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TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 1.4 GW solar portfolio

TotalEnergies announced it is acquiring a 49% interest in natural gas assets in Oklahoma on the same day it announced it is selling a 50% stake in its North American solar portfolio.

Utilities pump the brakes on climate commitments while giving more gas to fossil fuel

Most utilities failed Sierra Club’s annual report because they are building and maintaining too many fossil fuel plants and too few clean energy projects to keep up with demand.

Solar becomes top source of electricity in California

Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.

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Why Pennsylvania’s efforts to legalize community solar might make a breakthrough

After nearly a decade of failed legislation, a coalition of community solar advocates are making headway in an effort to support community solar in Pennsylvania. Vote Solar’s Elowyn Corby spoke about what makes this year different and why they decided to feel comfortable when the bill was amended to include natural gas.

Anti-solar bills die in Texas House

Legislation that would “kill renewable energy in Texas” failed to progress in the state’s House of Representatives.

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Community solar bill passes Pennsylvania House after years of stalemate

Despite previous failed attempts, Pennsylvania’s House passed a bill to authorize community solar and natural gas programs to a state with surging energy demands but sluggish energy growth.

Texas bill supports dispatchable resources, excludes energy storage

The legislation aims to limit the growth of energy storage in a state where a booming renewable market is lowering the need for natural-gas peaker plants.

Will solar overtake natural gas by 2030?

The United States FERC project pipeline data shows that solar could feasibly push out natural gas as the number one electricity source by 2030.

California utility pays $175,000 settlement for false ‘renewable’ advertising

The Southern California Gas Company has agreed to a settlement of $175,000, without admitting fault, to cease claims that their gas is ‘renewable’. The company will also update its website to clarify that only 5% of its gas comes from renewable sources.

Volatile electricity markets should give solar financial modelers pause

While electricity pricing continues to rise due to natural gas pricing in 2022, some locations are starting to see pricing fall, implying that base electricity pricing and escalators in financial models may be out of touch with reality.

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