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Sunrise brief: New York needs 20 GW of new renewables by 2030, plus transmission, says grid operator

Also on the rise: Inside the renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC). 50 states of solar incentives: Georgia. And more.

50 states of solar incentives: Georgia

The Georgia Public Service Commission recently approved an Integrated Resource Plan, which calls for retirement of all but two coal-fired plants by 2035 and replacing them with natural gas, renewables and energy storage.

Sunrise brief: Qcells to secure solar glass from Canada for its US manufacturing operation

Also on the rise: Georgia Power expands plans to 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035. The problematic side of renewable energy credits. And more.

Georgia Power expands plans 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035

The Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which calls for 2 GW of natural gas and 2.3 MW of renewable energy. Plus, the REC program Georgia Power participates in may negatively impact renewables buildout.

The problematic side to renewable energy credits

Renewable energy credits (RECs) are designed to incentivize the buildout of clean energy, but sometimes the way they are used can be counterproductive to that goal.

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Sunrise brief: Senator Schumer–Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation

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Georgia solar project activated; 650,000 panels and batteries included

A 195.5 MW solar, 40MW/80MWh energy storage project developed by RWE Renewables has reached commercial operations.

US Navy aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030

“Climate change is one of the most destabilizing forces of our time, exacerbating other national security concerns and posing serious readiness challenges,” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, in announcing the target.

Sunrise brief: Six members of Congress sign letter urging DOC to continue solar anti-circumvention investigation

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Qcells confirms location of solar panel manufacturing expansion in the US

The solar manufacturer will bring nearly 500 news jobs to Dalton, Georgia and invest $171 million on the new facility.

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