California Supreme Court orders solar net metering policy to be rereviewed by Appeals Court
In a victory for solar, the California Supreme Court ordered the Appeals court to reexamine the decision to defer to the Public Utilities Commission related to a controversial slash to rooftop solar incentives. The ratemaking decision, net energy metering 3.0, led to a crash in the state’s once-thriving rooftop solar market and put clean energy procurement goals in jeopardy.
Quebec to offer rebates for home, commercial solar
Hydro-Québec says it will offer financial aid to residential and business customers deploying solar in the Canadian province from next year, with CAN 1,000 ($726.28) available for each installed kilowatt.
Minnesota court rules to cut community solar savings
MnSEIA called the ruling to retroactively switch Minnesota’s community solar subscribers to a model favoring Xcel “a severe blow for Minnesotans” that will have far-reaching financial consequences.
Trump administration EPA to claw back $7 billion Solar For All funds
The grant funds are disbursed to state programs that provide solar energy access to low- and moderate-income families.
Georgia Bright launches free rooftop solar program at ‘no cost, ever’
Georgia Bright launched a program that will provide more than 800 rooftop installations through fully prepaid leases, enabling households to go solar without upfront. maintenance, or monthly costs.
Following backlash, New York Power Authority updates its renewables plan
The plan doubles the total renewable energy capacity from NYPA’s inaugural plan following pushback that said 3.3 GW was not enough.
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.
Colorado governor moves to get solar, wind projects in service ‘as quickly as possible’
With a time-limited window for clean energy to save money from federal tax credits, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis directed state agencies to eliminate administrative barriers and bottlenecks for clean energy projects.
Oregon takes aim at utility pushback against independent solar projects
The law aims to make utilities operate in line with the public interest by implementing incentives and penalties related to community solar, microgrids, and other types of clean energy generation.
Utilities across the U.S. seek extensions for electric vehicle pilot programs
NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies the latest electric vehicle policy trends in its 50 States of Electric Vehicles quarterly report.
