Colorado governor’s last-minute legislation would accelerate state’s clean energy targets
Colorado Gov. Polis may propose a bill that would push the state to have all electricity produced with 100% clean energy by 2040.
All-of-the above approach necessary for reliable and resilient grid
With the expected rise in electrical load, a report by National Electrical Manufacturers Association recommends adding intermittent energy sources to the grid, investing in innovative technologies and prioritizing policy and regulatory certainty to create the reliable and affordable energy system of the future.
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Budgetary hurdles stall progress, equity on New York solar incentives
With New York’s budget in overtime, Gov. Hochul will soon decide whether to make the state’s solar tax credits more progressive.
Idaho Power proposes to gut rooftop solar grid export payments
The utility proposed a 60% cut to net metering rates, extending cuts that took place last year, and dropping the rate to about 2 cents per kWh.
U.S. reshapes the non-China solar supply chain
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) revised antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) on Vietnamese and Malaysian solar products in December 2024. The move has reshaped the non-Chinese supply chain, with further use of tariffs likely under the new administration, explains InfoLink’s Corrine Lin.
Mississippi lifts suspension on solar incentives for schools, low-income homes
The Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously voted to lift the stay after the state government did not receive any Solar for All funding from the federal government.
How Trump’s widespread tariffs affect the U.S. solar industry
Tariffs of 10% are applied to most products from most countries, but energy and energy products, steel, and aluminum are exempt, as tariffs have already been applied.
Strategic tariffs delivering results for the American solar industry
After years of battling unfairly priced imports, the tide is finally beginning to turn—and we now have the data to prove it.
Texas bill aims for tighter renewable energy restrictions
The bill imposes stricter regulatory compliance on renewable energy developers and removes property tax incentives for large solar and wind projects.
