Close call for Illinois solar program funding
Funding for solar programs in the Future Energy Jobs Act has been preserved, during an override of the governor’s veto of the budget.
PV plant built on nuke site as renewables surpass nuclear in March, April
The 1 MW plant on the site of half-built nuclear power plant in Tennessee is a harbinger of things to come in the U.S. and global electricity mixes, as demonstrated in March and April.
California governor announces Global Climate Action Summit
The summit, which will be held ahead of the 24th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 24), will mark the first time a U.S. state has hosted an international climate change conference with the direct goal of supporting the Paris Agreement.
Bribery scandal, budget woes sink Oregon solar incentive
Despite the best efforts of the Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association, the Residential Energy Tax Credit will sunset with no immediate replacement in place, in part because of improprieties at the state’s Department of Energy.
NREL turns 40 amid questions about its future
DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratories has built up an impressive list of accomplishments over the last 40 years. But can it survive the Trump Administration’s budget ax?
El Paso has impressive clean energy potential, but its utility is trying to block solar’s growth
In this op-ed, Environmental Defense Fund’s John Hall argues that El Paso Electric’s recent rate proposal, including discriminatory rates for pv system owners, will undermine the city’s ability to reach its potential.
HECO grid plan could enable 3x as much rooftop solar in Hawaii
Six months after regulators rejected the first plan, HECO has proposed another vision for the state’s electric grid, which is heavier on software than hardware.
San Antonio continues its transformation into “Sun” Antonio
A recent City Council decision to join the SolarHost program could save the city $11,800 per year.
#Solar100’s Danny Kennedy: The Most Interesting Man in Solar
As the first interview in the #Solar100 Thought Leaders series, kWh Analytics Founder Richard Matsui speaks with Sungevity co-Founder and Managing Director of the California Clean Energy Fund Danny Kennedy.
Oregon sets rules for 160 MW of community solar
Regulators in the Northwest state have approved rules for participation in the state’s community solar program, however advocates stress that there is more work to be done.
