Solar rises to nearly 2% of U.S. generation in 2017
Generation from U.S. solar increased 41% last year to 1.9% of all electricity, with solar making up more than 10% of generation in California, Nevada, Hawaii and Vermont.
Terraform Global refinancing suggests yieldco health
The yieldco has refinanced a 9.75% debt package due in 2022 into a 6.125% debt package due in 2026. The financing covers various portions of just over 1GW of solar, wind and hydro projects.
The Carolinas lead as solar booms in the Southeast
The inaugural Solar in the Southeast report by Southern Alliance for Clean Energy finds a large disparity between progress in the Carolinas and Georgia versus the rest of the region.
Montana utility seeks proposals for 45 MW of renewable energy generation
State law requires NorthWestern to procure energy from Community Renewable Energy Projects that meet certain criteria including cost-effectiveness for its customers.
More community solar planned for the Cornhusker State
Fremont, Nebraska, is asking for proposals for a community solar project less than a week after Omaha revealed the structure of its planned community solar program.
Trump talks up Section 201 solar tariff
While attending a National Governors Association’s meeting President Trump claimed benefits of the Section 201 solar tariff, while disparaging Chinese product quality.
Getting ahead of the changes
Interview: Mary Powell, CEO at Vermont utility Green Mountain Power speaks with pv magazine about her unique strategy to bring clean energy and 21st century innovation by focusing on customer needs.
NextEra Energy Resources sues U.S. government for $127 million
A lawuit filed last week against the U.S. Treasury will attempt to recover money NextEra claims the government owes it under the Section 1603 grant program.
Battle of competing clean energy mandates in Arizona
While Commissioner Andy Tobin pushes his 80% “clean energy” by 2050 goal, an Arizona Public Service front group is attacking a Tom Steyer-backed ballot initiative for the state to push for 50% renewables by 2030.
New Mexico senator creates sweeping solar toolkit for state
In an effort to boost the state’s solar industry, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich created a solar roadmap for businesses, government entities, schools and other commercial properties.
