Comcast installs solar at New Hampshire HQ
The system is expected to generate 500 megawatt-hours annually and features EV charging stations.
Koch Brothers say RIP to New Hampshire solar net metering, other targets rising
Americans for Prosperity, a Koch funded group, noted that their work pushed New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to veto a net metering expansion for 1 to 5 MW projects, even as the Governor said it would benefit the state.
GT Advanced Technologies opens silicon carbide factory in New Hampshire
The upstream technology company plans to sell silicon carbide for applications including advanced inverters for solar and battery storage, as part of a new emphasis on materials supply.
The duck curve comes to New England
In late April, daytime net demand fell below overnight power consumption for the first time on the New England grid, thanks to rooftop and other behind-the-meter solar.
Bill to increase system sizes for net metering advances in New Hampshire
The bill to allow PV systems up to 5 MW in capacity to participate in net metering has been reported out of committee and will now go to a vote of the full House, it’s last stop before the desk of Governor Sununu.
New Hampshire bill to expand system sizes while setting new rates for net metering
SB 446 has passed the Senate and now heads the House for approval. The bill would allow systems up to 5 MW to participate in the state’s net metering program, with final rates to be set over the next three years.
New Hampshire solar rebate program hits a granite wall
The state’s Public Utility Commission froze the program on July 14, delaying processing until at least September and putting hundreds of applications on ice.
NCCETC: Net metering slowly shifting to value of solar
This quarter’s report on policies and rate design that affect distributed solar showed many of the same themes as previous reports, but also a glacial shift in approach.
New Hampshire reduces overall net metering credits, orders solar value study
The decision keeps generation and transmission portions of the net metering credits under 100 kW at 100%, but lowers distribution credit to 25% of its current retail value.
Net-metering discussion joined in New Hampshire
Another state in the Northeast is set to see a net-metering battle be joined as utilities and solar advocates filed competing proposals on the policy with the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
