Energy-insecure households in the U.S. pay 27% more for electricity than others
On a square-foot basis, the issue of inequality is made worse by higher costs for energy usage in the nation. Efforts like community solar programs are underway to boost low-income participation in the cost benefits of renewable energy.
Sunrise brief: California Senate proposes $400 million community solar and storage investment
Also on the rise: LG Energy Solution and Hyundai announce battery facility in Georgia. Solar module prices at two-year low, deployment to reach 300 GW this year. And more.
California Senate proposes $400 million community solar and storage investment
The Senate has received commendations from industry and environmental advocates for its proposal in the Budget and Fiscal review.
Sunrise brief: Solar tariff moratorium remains in place
Also on the rise: Enphase launches IQ Battery 5P residential battery in U.S. and Puerto Rico. Solar energy in New York state covered record 20% of state power demand. And more.
Minnesota expands community solar program to allow more LMI customers, projects to 5 MW
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed HF 2310 into law, which opens up the state’s community solar program to more residential subscribers, specifically low-to-moderate income (LMI) households, and expands the project sites from 1 MW to 5 MW community gardens.
Solar energy in New York state covered record 20% of state power demand
During the noon hour on May 18, 2023, NYISO reported that consumer and utility-side solar resources generated 3.33 GW of clean energy output, while the behind-the-meter portion of 3.2 GW and utility-operated 130 MW accounted for 20% of the state’s electricity demand.
50 states of solar incentives: New Mexico
Currently ranked 20th in the country for installed solar, the outlook for solar in the state is bright, with SEIA projecting that nearly 4 GW will be added in the next five years, popping the state up to the 12th spot.
Community solar, DG market gives rise to automated market system for procurement
Anza, a marketplace for small-scale utility, community solar and distributed generation projects including storage, sees itself as a digital online market resource for developers looking to book equipment and save capital in real-time based on market pricing curves and other factors.
Sunrise brief: PVEL names Top Performers in ninth edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Also on the rise: Indoor cannabis growing facility runs on solar. New Jersey gears up to release agrivoltaic blueprint. And more.
Slate of 45 projects selected for New Mexico community solar program
InClime Solutions announced 200 MW of projects selected for inclusion in the next slate of New Mexico’s community solar program.
