456 MW request will help New Mexico utility become coal-free
The Public Service Company of New Mexico is asking for project proposals, including renewables and battery storage, designed to help reach its coal-free goal by 2031.
Policies for energy storage continue to move forward during Q3
NCCETC’s latest report on grid modernization shows that policies supporting the deployment of energy storage are on the rise throughout the United States.
Are solar panels worth it?
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Solar Reviews CEO Andrew Sendy looks at return on investment for residential solar in various cities with very different levels of electricity costs.
Senators want more than $1 billion to promote energy storage answers
A new bill – the Advancing Grid Storage Act – would devote $50 million for research, $500 million for deployment assistance and $500 million in grants to cover upfront costs for some projects.
New Mexico requires utilities to consider storage in resource plans
With new technologies available and prices coming down, the NMPRC decided the time was right to add it to the data requirements included in the reports, which were mandated by a 2008 rule.
Report: Residential, C&I solar permits surge in Florida, Nevada
South Carolina and Pennsylvania also saw significant increases in solar permits granted, but California and Colorado both dropped by nearly 30%, according to the latest OhmHome report.
Albuquerque to install over $25 million worth of solar on city buildings
The announcement builds on Albuquerque’s commitment to get 25% of its energy from solar by 2025.
Array Technologies to supply trackers for Facebook solar plants in New Mexico
The three 10 MW plants will be built by Affordable Solar, and will help Facebook’s new data center to go 100% renewable.
Montana plans 80 MW solar farm amid legislative uncertainty
In another baffling tale of state’s solar-policy split personality, the Treasure State is planning a 480-acre solar farm while the legislature simultaneously tries to snuff out its nascent solar industry.
New Mexico exhibits cognitive dissonance on solar policy
Under the guise of creating “consumer protections” from unscrupulous installers, two companion bills in the state place such onerous requirements on solar companies that it could significantly slow down the industry’s progress in the state. Other legislation moving through New Mexico’s legislature would boost solar. Will the real New Mexico solar policy please stand up?
