42 States (and DC) try to screw with solar
The 50 States of Solar Policy Report by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center documents 117 separate actions that changed or attempted to change various policies affecting the solar industry
Duke issues RFP for 750 GWh of renewables in the Carolinas
The utility’s solicitation for 750 GWh of renewables could be met with 400 MW of new solar PV.
No duty evasion investigation on steel pipe from China
Federal authorities have declined to investigate allegations made by U.S. manufacturers that Chinese makers of steel pipe used in solar racking are evading import tariffs
From the editor: We’re with her
pv magazine USA is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president. Frankly, this wasn’t a difficult choice.
Third Presidential Debate: Thank God it’s all finally over
The only saving grace of last night’s “Lunacy in Las Vegas” is that it was the final time we’ll have to watch both presidential candidates ignore climate change and solar’s role in stopping it.
Florida Amendment 1 opponents condemn utility duplicity
Recording reveals a strategy to “destroy free-market energy” in the state using “deceptive” practices to fool voters, according to advocacy group Floridians for Solar Choice.
North Carolina struggles with the purpose of PURPA
Critics accuse Duke Energy of putting unnecessary interconnection barriers to undermine the five-decade old law that has spurred solar growth in the state.
California launches plan to align grid transformation efforts
Through the Distributed Energy Resources Action Plan, regulators will attempt to mold several disparate dockets and initiatives to meet long-term goals.
Could The Sun Set On Maine’s Solar Industry?
A hearing held in Hallowell, Maine, will accept testimony on proposed net-metering changes in the state.
IEA set to raise solar forecast
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is due to release its annual report in a couple of weeks, and the agency has said that it will be “significantly” raising its outlook for solar and wind installations, as more countries have been adopting climate change policies.
