For rooftop, community solar, ‘we’re all for it,’ ComEd says
Electric utility ComEd and its parent company Exelon spoke in a keynote session at the Midwest Solar Expo about why, as utilities, they want growth in the community solar and rooftop solar markets.
Tracking the top states for community solar
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance releases its quarterly community solar tracker, which updates capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership.
Vermont passes law for faster, cheaper residential solar
The brief legislation was a stark contrast to last year’s renewable energy overhaul vetoed by the governor, but then overridden by the General Assembly.
Community solar an attractive proposition for installers
Many residential rooftop solar installers are considering entering the fast-growing community solar market but might find the landscape different from what they are used to.
Connecticut House passes community solar bill, remains dead on arrival at Senate
Connecticut lawmakers voted to pass expansive community solar legislation that would expire the next day, leaving no time for the Senate to discuss the bill.
U.S. solar manufacturing booms in Q1 while uncertainty looms
The increased manufacturing capacity supports the growing solar generating capacity, with solar and storage accounting for 82% of all new generating capacity added to the grid. However, the House bill coupled with rising tariffs threaten the trajectory.
Montana ushers in community solar
Montana will allow community solar projects effective June 13, so long as the governor does not veto the legislation.
Net metering faces uncertainty in Maine
The Maine Legislature’s committee voted in favor of a bill that deems front-of-the-meter projects ineligible for net-energy billing.
Why Pennsylvania’s efforts to legalize community solar might make a breakthrough
After nearly a decade of failed legislation, a coalition of community solar advocates are making headway in an effort to support community solar in Pennsylvania. Vote Solar’s Elowyn Corby spoke about what makes this year different and why they decided to feel comfortable when the bill was amended to include natural gas.
Scaling distributed generation starts with smarter state policy
How well-crafted state policy can drive decarbonization in an evolving energy transition.
