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.
Sunrise Brief: US nears 50% emission-free electricity, wind and solar set records
Also on the rise: Just one solar panel offsets the carbon emissions equivalent of 10 trees. Diversifying the solar supply chain necessary to meet climate goals. And more.
California solar net metering comment period closed, here’s what leaders said
California has finished collecting public comment on NEM 3.0, a policy that is considered anti-rooftop solar, and has provisions that are called “a tax on the sun.”
