U.S. states still have a lot of work to do on energy policy
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Power Scorecard gave 23 states failing grades on policies related to energy democracy and accountability.
Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing
Forty-three small businesses will receive credits for the 22.7 MW dc generated from the projects.
Sunrise brief: Energy groups head to Washington in lobbying blitz
Also on the rise: Wyoming legislation attacks net metering, small-scale solar. Enphase full-year revenues down 42%. And more.
Wyoming legislation attacks net metering, small-scale solar
Wyoming Senator Case has yet again submitted legislation to limit net metering, jeopardizing the grassroots growth of small-scale solar power.
State solar policy increasingly moving away from traditional net metering
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center 2024 annual review and Q4 edition of The 50 States of Solar finds that most states took some distributed solar policy action during 2024, with most related to net metering policies, residential fixed charge increases and community solar.
Snapshot of the 2024 solar industry
Five important news stories tell the tale of state policies, supply chain, the upcoming administration and more.
Solar project in Maine transforms contaminated brownfield
Thirty years in the making, but the site of a former circuit board recycling facility is now generating 7 MW of solar energy and providing power to 960 subscribers.
Are California’s electricity prices rising because customers are installing solar panels?
Electricity rates are rising in California. Utilities say rooftop solar is to blame. Grid expert and economist-at-large Ahmad Faruqui comments.
Coalition of 28 organizations files brief in support of continued net metering in Puerto Rico
Solar and battery manufacturers as well as non-profits filed a bill stating that the net metering policy was legally enacted and is crucial for the ability of Puerto Ricans to keep the lights on.
Arkansas to cut 1:1 solar net metering rate
After September 30, new rooftop solar customers in Arkansas will be paid a much lower rate for sending electricity to the grid.
