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Sunrise brief: Industry efforts prevented Florida rooftop solar bill from being potentially disastrous

Also on the rise: Solar advocates oppose Duke’s proposed NEM 2.0 in North Carolina. Indiana enables renewable-ready communities. In Virginia shared solar customers could see fixed charge. Solar+food in ethanol fields could fully power the United States. Federal support needed for US to reach 39% of carbon-free energy sector by 2035. RMI Study suggests charging EVs at work not home, to put daytime solar power to work.

Renewable advocates urge regulators to reject fixed charge for shared solar program

The Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Hearing Examiner has proposed a requirement for residential shared solar customers to pay a $55 minimum bill each month, which opponents claim will dramatically limit program participation.

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RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 150MW of West Virginia solar

The company is accepting project bids that are at least 50MW in capacity. Battery energy storage may be included.

Community solar project in Virginia launches 25% renewable energy option for a small premium

Harrisonburg Electric Commission will purchase power from the Acorn Solar project through a PPA with Dominion Energy.

Sunrise brief: With Build Back Better in the freezer, solar may heat up slower than previously expected

Also on the rise: Renewables forecast to provide 50% of power capacity in the U.S. by 2050. A close analysis of the new distributed solar policy in New York reveals just what it will cost residents. Appalachian Power reveals short-term energy plan in keeping with Virginia Clean Economy Act. New Mexico community solar act to be finalized in April.

Appalachian Power looks to add 300 MW of solar over the next three years

The utility has released its short-term energy plan, as required by the Virginia Clean Economy Act.

Sunrise brief: Ohio regulators set hearing for proposed 350 MW solar project

Also on the rise: PosiGen, a provider of solar PV and energy efficiency solutions to low-to-moderate income households announced the close of a $100 million preferred equity financing. iSun receives its largest order yet for solar canopies for EV charging stations. Recurrent Energy completes sale of Firefly Energy solar project in Virginia.  Solar Energy World, energyOrbit, and Fusion Fuel Green announce new hires.

Appalachian Power purchases Firefly Energy solar project in Virginia

Recurrent Energy completed the sale of the 150 MWac to Appalachian Power, the utility’s largest solar energy acquisition to date.

Facebook signs PPA for 160 MW of solar in Virginia

Chester Solar will be built near Richmond by co-developers D.E. Shaw and Torch Clean Energy.

Dominion asks to add 1 GW of solar and energy storage in Virginia

In a related move, the utility bought a 20 MW/80 MWh energy storage facility that is expected to enter service in 2022.

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