Sunrise brief: Qcells scouts for location of 9 GW solar module manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: Solar industry reacts to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over 3 GW of solar panels have been held in US customs under forced labor law. And more.
Massachusetts Governor signs major climate bill
Clean energy act relaxes net metering caps, incentivizes pollinator-friendly solar, and pushes grid modernization.
Solar on Wisconsin city hall provides for more than half of the complex’s energy needs
The 389 kW rooftop system puts Wauwatosa on track to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
Mississippi revamps its net metering policy
The new program tackles barriers to solar adoption for low-income customers through a net metering rate adder and a one-time $3,500 upfront cash rebate.
Sunrise brief: Californians will still get burned under solar killer proposal
Also on the rise: Tigo Energy files patent lawsuit against SMA Solar in the US. DOE invests $56 million in solar manufacturing and recycling.
Californians will still get burned under solar killer proposal
NEM 3.0 would be disastrous for locally produced solar energy and harm vulnerable communities who want access to local solar and jobs.
California solar net metering comment period closed, here’s what leaders said
California has finished collecting public comment on NEM 3.0, a policy that is considered anti-rooftop solar, and has provisions that are called “a tax on the sun.”
California launches incentive program for cities to adopt SolarAPP+
CalAPP provides grants to counties and cities that adopt DOE’s SolarAPP+ to cover time and other resources spent on adoption.
Vermont expected to delay long-term changes to solar net metering
The state’s Public Utilities Commission was considering lowering payments to customers for their excess solar generation on a long-term plan. It is now expected to delay the decision, citing complexities of the issue; however, it is expected to reduce payments by roughly 6% this year.
Sunrise brief: Six members of Congress sign letter urging DOC to continue solar anti-circumvention investigation
Also on the rise: How much will solar costs rise? The answer to where Qcells will build its manufacturing plant. Interesting gear at Intersolar. Duke and installers compromise on net metering. And more.
