USDA $9.7 billion program for rural electric cooperatives will focus on renewables
The program will support investments by rural electric systems to improve service while reducing costs and climate pollution. Two smaller programs will support rural electric systems to deploy renewables and storage, and to improve resiliency.
IRA to drive $114 billion in U.S. renewable energy investments by 2031, report says
The advanced manufacturing production (AMPC) credit and domestic content requirement (DCR) are key to spurring a more rapid U.S. renewable energy economy, Wood Mackenzie notes.
Green Mountain Power launches solar program for low-income residents
Two programs aim to bring solar energy to those who often find it unaffordable.
How the IRA persuaded a Jordanian solar firm to invest in the U.S.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) opened a new door for solar manufacturers, as one of the executives behind a Philadelphia Solar to bring PV production to the U.S. explains.
Solar4America begins module production at 2.4 GW Sacramento factory
Initial production of 700 MW of American-made modules will ramp to 2.4 GW later this year. The site includes production lines for 410 W and 550 W modules.
How and why to electrify everything
Rewiring America estimates that the average U.S. household can save $1,800 a year in utility costs by switching to all electric, plus the IRA offers added incentives.
Capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act
How the Inflation Reduction Act is stimulating investment in clean energy technologies, the challenge of grid infrastructure, and supply chains.
North American EV battery production forecast to reach 1 TWh annually by 2030
Rust Belt states of the Midwest have estimated production capacity of 30 GW to over 100 GW per year of EV batteries, with California and Ontario adding capacity as well.
White House releases IRA program guidebook
The guide to the IRA’s investments in clean energy and climate action describes the programs in plain English, with links to the official legal language.
Most-read news stories of 2022
What a year it has been for the U.S. solar industry and for pv magazine usa, which had the highest readership in its history. Here we share what sparked our readers’ interest in 2022.
