Fossil fuel companies sued by all New England states, except one
Maine is the most recent state to sue fossil fuel companies for deception, negligence and more. New Hampshire is the one New England holdout that has not joined its neighbors in taking a stand against fossil fuel companies’ role in causing climate change.
A Virginia proposal would give the state a role in siting solar and storage over 20 MW
A draft recommendation calls for creating a Virginia advisory board that would regularize permitting of large solar and storage projects, to help guide the state toward meeting its clean energy goals.
Sunrise brief: U.S. sets antidumping duties for Southeast Asian solar cells
Also on the rise: The launch of a new renewable energy investment bank. New York state’s self-developed 3.5 GW portfolio under due diligence. And more.
New York state’s self-developed 3.5 GW portfolio under due diligence
Under pressure to achieve its 100% clean energy goals by 2040, the NYPA, operating under enhanced authority granted in 2023, is advancing its first 40 self-developed clean energy projects.
Sunrise brief: California’s new community solar program still isn’t working
Also on the rise: Solar financing is alive and well. Utility-scale battery storage best practices to mitigate hazards. And more.
California’s new community solar program still isn’t working
pv magazine USA spoke with Aaron Halimi, founder and president of Renewable Properties, and Derek Chernow, Western Regional Director for the Coalition for Community Solar Access, about the impact of California Public Utilities Commission’s final decision on the state’s community solar projects.
Massachusetts Governor signs transformative clean energy legislation
Senate bill 2967 establishes the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity and includes environmental justice protects that will boost community solar in the Commonwealth.
Maine will not pursue a distribution system operator to advance distributed resources
The Maine Governor’s Energy Office has invited comments on how the state may best meet its energy system goals, including growth of distributed energy resources. The office is not pursuing a distribution system operator as a means to meet those goals.
Sunrise brief: Bill introduced to halt IRS implementation of 45X tax credits
Also on the rise: Silfab secures $100 million to manufacture solar cells in U.S. Enphase releases portable power station. And more.
U.S. Congressmen introduce bill to block IRS implementation of 45X tax credit
Congressmen John Moolenaar and Jared Golden introduced a new bill that aims to halt advanced manufacturing tax credits.
