Clean Energy Connector pilot launches in Illinois, New Mexico and Washington D.C.
The software tool is designed to connect eligible households to community solar projects through the Department of Health and Human Services’ HHS’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Community Solar Act
A New Mexico judge upheld rules that prevent utilities from deducting transmission costs from solar bill credits received by customers.
Sunrise brief: How to boost U.S. solar rooftop installations
Also on the rise: Bloom Energy teams up with Shell to look at large-scale hydrogen projects. A look at the great transformer shortage affecting U.S. utilities. And more.
Calculating potential impact of EPA’s $7 billion Solar for All program
Solar for All can jumpstart the solar market and expand the benefits of solar far beyond the initial five years of the program. Clean Energy States Alliance notes that after the award decisions are announced, additional states will be evaluating strategies and more households will benefit from this funding over time.
Sunrise brief: California bill to reevaluate rooftop solar net metering
Also on the rise: 26% of battery storage systems have fire detection and suppression issues. Solar glass manufacturing comes to Georgia. And more.
Puerto Rico program to bring low-cost solar and batteries to 30,000 households
Applications open February 22 for the DOE’s Solar Access Program for eligible single family homeowners in Puerto Rico.
Training for community-based lenders focuses on climate finance
Virtual training program designed for mission-driven, community-based lenders that support clean energy by offering climate financing in low-income and underrepresented communities.
Washington legislation intends to bring fair access to solar for all
The Fair Access to Community Solar Act will advance clean and affordable energy to historically underserved and disadvantaged Washingtonians.
Nautilus Solar acquires 16 community solar projects in Illinois
The community solar specialist expands its footprint into the Midwest with the acquisition of this 75.6 MW portfolio.
Sunrise brief: Georgia rooftop solar program “levels the playing field” for low-income households
Also on the rise: Tesla releases API for solar, Powerwall, EV charger. Heat pump awareness. And more.
