New Jersey RPS bill reintroduced after Christie’s sneaky veto
Despite the former governor’s attempt to scuttle RPS reform in the Garden State, the legislature has re-introduced the bill in the new legislative session in the hopes the new governor will sign it into law.
On his way out, Chris Christie sticks it to solar in New Jersey
The now former governor of New Jersey snuck out of the office Tuesday with Senate Bill 2276 tucked in his pocket, meaning the state’s renewable portfolio standard will remain at levels the state’s solar industry says could result in a market crash and job losses.
New Jersey passes bill to increase solar mandate
The bill will increase utility targets for solar procurement to 5.2% of electricity sales in 2022. It now goes to the governor for approval.
Amazon puts online New Jersey’s largest rooftop solar installation
The 5 MW-AC project sits on the 30-acre roof of a massive warehouse, as the company’s latest progress towards its 100% renewable energy goal.
Home Depot expands its rooftop solar energy program by 50 stores
The home improvement giant will add nearly 50,000 solar panels to new sites in five states in a push to meet its alternative-energy use goals of 135 MW by 2020.
Vivint moves towards short-term profit
The residential solar company’s Q2 results show a smaller Vivint that is emphasizing direct sales versus the third-party model.
New Jersey solar relatively steady in the first five months of 2017
Despite slower solar numbers in its monthly reports, NJ BPU expects a decline of at most 15% by the time data is finalized.
Vivint moves into retail sales
The third party solar provider plans to set up kiosks in retail locations in five states by the end of June, with more to come by the end of the year.
Report: Middle-income homeowners make up 70% of solar customers (with 3 critical charts)
In the four states that make up 65% of residential solar installations, most households have incomes between $45,000 and $150,000, new research from GTM Research and PowerScout reveals.
Amazon to install up to 41 MW of on-site solar by the end of 2017
The company’s solar installations planned for 15 fulfillment centers this year will be followed by another 35 by 2020.
