Sunrise brief: Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%
Also on the rise: Canada introduces major investment tax credits for clean energy. A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years. And more.
Sunrise brief: California set to release anti-rooftop solar net metering plan
Also on the rise: Duke Energy puts $4 billion price tag on renewable energy unit. Hover Energy’s 36 kW rooftop-mounted microgrid combines wind, solar and energy storage. And more.
Distributed resources to earn compensation from Texas grid operator ERCOT
ERCOT’s pilot project, designed in less than a year, will support grid reliability and is expected to be ongoing. Some other grid operators have already launched or announced similar programs.
What to consider when attaching a battery to rooftop solar
A growing share of residential solar projects now attach energy storage batteries. In part one, we consider the backup power feature of batteries.
Why did I reform my views on Net Energy Metering (NEM)?
Grid controls expert, economist-at-large, and California residential solar customer Ahmad Faruqui shares his views on net metering reform.
50 states of solar incentives: North Carolina
North Carolina is ranked fourth in the country for solar installations, growth that is driven by solar supportive renewable energy portfolio standards, policies and regulations.
Massachusetts Governor signs major climate bill
Clean energy act relaxes net metering caps, incentivizes pollinator-friendly solar, and pushes grid modernization.
Solar on Wisconsin city hall provides for more than half of the complex’s energy needs
The 389 kW rooftop system puts Wauwatosa on track to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
Sunrise brief: BrightNight to meet one third of Arizona utility’s peak demand with solar and storage project
Also on the rise: GAF Energy to open solar tile manufacturing facility in Texas. States that enable distributed storage will make room for more rooftop solar. And more.
Californians will still get burned under solar killer proposal
NEM 3.0 would be disastrous for locally produced solar energy and harm vulnerable communities who want access to local solar and jobs.
