Colorado guts automated solar permitting bill
A state with some of the longest permitting timelines in the country shredded a bill that was intended to speed up and reduce costs for installing rooftop solar.
National Renewable Energy Lab announces layoffs
A statement released by NREL calls the layoffs an “involuntary separation,” thanks the employees for their work and acknowledges that the mission is critical to achieving “an affordable and secure energy future.”
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.
Solar installers find greater success with more transparency in sales process
Potential consumers must have a full grasp of the financial commitments they are making, or contracts may be canceled in that critical period between contract signing and permit approval.
Colorado’s push for a faster path to rooftop solar gains momentum
A bill for automated permits is gaining momentum in a state with some of the longest permitting timelines in the country.
Adapture Renewables builds solar-plus-storage portfolio with acquisition from Samsung
A solar company affiliated with the Lego toy company is growing, with more than 344 MW in operation and 4 GW under development.
Enphase expands virtual power plant programs in U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico
The VPP program enables Colorado, Puerto Rico and Nova Scotia residents who have Enphase’s IQ Batteries to “get paid to help the grid.”
Colorado permitting red tape adds thousands to rooftop solar cost, finds study
Instant permitting and remote inspections can lower cost and drive installations in the state, according to a study by Brown University, Greenhouse Institute and Watson Institute.
Colorado electric coop to receive clean energy from agrivoltaic project
Silicon Ranch will build, own and operate the 150 MW Byers Solar Farm, with United Power signing a power purchase agreement for all the energy produced.
Trump policy risks to battery energy storage industry
Five major risks are on the horizon, said Clean Energy Associates.
