Repeal of energy tax credits would drive inflated electricity bills
Repeal of two tax credits would raise residential customer bills 7% across the country, and even more for businesses, said a report from NERA Economic Consulting.
A trio of manufacturers announce the first all ‘Made in America’ silicon solar module
Corning, Suniva and Heliene combine strengths to produce what will be the first solar module with polysilicon, wafers and cells made in the United States.
SEMA policy priorities include de-risking the U.S. solar industry, boosting manufacturing
As industry players are nervously watching the administration’s decision to temporarily freeze and review several provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act, the Solar Energy Manufacturers of America Coalition spells out its priorities.
EPA unfreezes $7 billion Solar for All grant program
The announcement comes after the EPA instantly froze the funds last month.
Trump’s energy agenda to encounter roadblocks, Wood Mackenzie says
Wood Mackenzie’s report explores the progress made against renewable power targets and the implications of Trump 2.0.
First Solar cashes in on sale of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits
Generated from the manufacturer’s U.S. facilities, First Solar expects to receive gross cash proceeds of approximately $819 million upon the transaction’s completion.
Bipartisan action on Capitol Hill to protect critical energy credits
Clean energy investment strengthens energy security, creates jobs in their districts and ensures long-term economic stability—and Republican-led states are seeing some of the largest clean energy investments, with hundreds of projects and jobs in their backyards.
Sunrise brief: Judge rules White House violated court order to unfreeze federal funding
Also on the rise: Freyr Battery abandons plans for Georgia battery factory. Colorado permitting red tape adds thousands to rooftop solar cost, finds study.
White House violated court order to unfreeze federal funding, judge rules
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore frozen federal funds allocated to states, including those appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Massachusetts utility-scale battery projects sell IRA tax credits for nearly $10 million
Four municipal utilities in Massachusetts, led by developer Lightshift Energy, are using Basis Climate to facilitate tax credit transfers for battery storage, with plans for up to 50 MW of capacity, ranging from 3 MW/9 MWh to 5 MW/22 MWh.
