New York regulators issue 50% by 2030 renewable energy mandate
The Clean Energy Standard does not appear substantively different than earlier policy drafts, and includes a bailout for aging nuclear reactors.
Nevada solar installers call out NV Energy for inconsistency on grandfathering
NV Energy has come out in favor of grandfathering solar customers under the previous net metering rules, two days before the Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments on the legality of a referendum to overturn changes to the policy.
Georgia Power agrees to 1600 MW of renewable energy, including 150 MW of DG
Projects approved are expected to mostly be solar PV, and the deal will include a 3 MW pilot community solar program.
Hemlock claims $793.5 million in damages from SolarWorld
SolarWorld could face bankruptcy as a result of its polysilicon supply dispute with Hemlock. The U.S. polysilicon supplier is claiming up to $793.5 million in damages, in court documents acquired by Reuters today.
Washington D.C. raises renewable energy mandate to 50% by 2032 with 5% solar carve-out
The nation’s capital now has the fifth-most-aggressive RPS policy in the nation. As part of the new program the city plans to provide access to solar PV for 100,000 low-income households.
U.S. government makes up to $4.5 billion in loan guarantees available for EV infrastructure
The new access to loan guarantees is part of a suite of actions that the Obama Administration has unveiled to support electric vehicles and charging stations.
El Paso Electric Drops Solar Surcharge Campaign
A Texas utility attempting to levy residential customers with a surcharge for solar is the latest in the country to capitulate to national solar advocates blocking such charges.
Louisiana to shut down solar tax rebate after exceeding cap
Advocates believe that the cap on rebates may impact homeowners who installed solar before the law changed in July 2015.
Arizona regulator says utility should keep solar net metering for now
An administrative law judge has said that UNSE should keep net metering until a further hearing, and should not impose discriminatory rates. This opinion is pending a final decision by Arizona regulators.
California Solar CitiSuns Unite Consumer Cause
A new grass-roots solar consumer organization has formed in California recently to champion the rights of homeowners with solar, and facilitate the adoption of solar by those seeking solar.
