Resistance to LePage’s solar policies grows in Maine
Environmental groups are pushing back on both the dismantling of net metering and increased interconnection fees on solar owners, in the courts and in public hearings.
Solar is meeting more than 10% of electric demand in three states
During the first nine months of 2017, Hawaii and Nevada joined California among the club of states that get more than 10% of their power from solar.
Why design flexibility matters for residential storage
In this op-ed Michael Mahon of SMA explores design of energy storage systems, contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of AC vs. DC coupling.
Energy Secretary Perry grants FERC 30-day extension to craft coal, nuke bailout
The commission now has until January 10 to create the “Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule” the Secretary demanded in September, but Perry said he will examine all available remedies as FERC continues its work.
Conference Committee to meet Wednesday on tax reform without Grassley
The fate of the controversial “BEAT” provision and other potentially damaging measures to renewable energy finance remains unclear.
SCE&G hits solar goal three years early
Though exceedingly modest by the standard of leading solar states, the South Carolina utility reached its 42 MW state-mandated goal long before it needed to do so.
Canadian Solar considers going private
Canadian Solar Inc. has received a proposal from Chairman, President and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu, under which he offers $18.47 per share. The move would follow that of Trina and JA Solar.
Duke takes full ownership of REC Solar
The southern power giant now has full ownership of the nation’s third-largest C&I solar developer.
Phoenix Solar to file for insolvency in Germany
The construction contractor will start insolvency proceedings at the district court in Munich next week.
Cincinnati signs deal to power itself with 100% renewable energy
Despite a lack of support at the state level for a clean energy economy, Cincinnati is moving forward.
