Judge blocks EPA, unlocks green bank
A federal district court judge barred the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from freezing its own green bank loans, including one for an affordable housing project in Oregon.
Ruling: EPA barred from seizing Green Bank funds
Nonprofit recipients of $14 billion in federal grants and loans will keep up court fight in hopes of winning release of approved grants for solar and other clean-energy projects nationwide.
Experts weigh in on solar recycling, repowering and public policy
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 considered many of the tough questions centered around solar end of use.
NYC to get $60 million in state funding for EV fast-chargers
The investment will go toward 267 fast-charging stalls spread across seven locations and both of the city’s airports.
Sunrise brief: Sungrow posts $1.3 billion profit for 2023
Also on the rise: Major defense company plans to cut emissions almost in half by investing in renewables. New green bank to support distributed solar and storage in the Appalachian region. And more.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon sues REC, Hanwha Qcells for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
Also on the rise: Anker home energy storage system now available in North America. Nextracker cuts solar tracker carbon by 35% with recycled steel and electric furnaces. And more.
Green Bank network’s total investment could reach $10B for 2023
Preliminary reports from the Coalition for Green Capital say investment in clean energy projects and technologies increased 52% over 2022.
Rooftop community solar projects a key IRA thrust
At the ACORE Finance Forum, investors said a key challenge that statewide community solar programs do not yet address is how to unlock the opportunity of hundreds of thousands of building rooftops for solar development and bringing access to residents who rent their apartment.
Sunrise brief: pv magazine Award 2022 winners
Also on the rise: Capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act. Federal agencies receive updated climate guidance report. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar industry eyes 50 GW of manufacturing capacity by the end of the decade
Also on the rise: Green Banks may compete for $27 billion from fund set up by Inflation Reduction Act. EnergySage Marketplace Intel Report points to changes in solar pricing, preference. And more.
