Duke calls for extending net metering in South Carolina through March 2019
The power company says that this will allow time for a more careful crafting of a successor program.
Utah’s rooftop solar market on the skids with net metering change
As Utah’s net metering market declines, it is unclear if a successor program is picking up the slack.
SMART problems in Massachusetts
The state’s upcoming solar program looks as if it will very quickly move through allocated volume, stranding developers and installers and tens of millions of dollars worth of projects.
80 MW of rooftop solar subscribed in Nevada – in slightly more than one year
Nevada is decreasing compensation slightly under its new net metering policy, with the first 80 MW tranche of the program fully subscribed over the weekend.
Green Mountain Power solar grows 1500% since 2012
The Vermont utility says that net metered solar capacity in its service area grew from less than 10 MW in 2010 to more than 150 MW through July 2018. These behind-the-meter installations represent 65% of the solar installed in its service area.
Massachusetts passes energy bill without lifting net metering caps
The bill will increased the state’s renewable portfolio standard to 40% by 2030 and mandated additional energy storage, but the failure to lift net metering caps is expected to hobble mid-sized solar installations.
The ever shifting sands of the 50 States of Solar
NC Clean Energy Technology Center has published its Q2 analysis of relevant policy changes, specifically noting increased political maneuvering around net metering and rate design, with 42 states and Washington DC committing to “action” in the quarter.
Massachusetts committee produces weaker energy bill
The bill will increase Massachusetts’ RPS to 40% by 2030 and increase energy storage procurement, but does not lift caps on net metering. The Sierra Club called the bill “half measures and timidity.”
Massachusetts energy bills stall as deadline approaches (updated)
With only three working days left in the legislative session energy bills in the House and Senate are stuck in committee, as municipal leaders put pressure on the General Court.
Imperial Irrigation District sues Riverside County over net metering ordinance
The the public utility is attempting to overrule county ordinance 943, which orders the utility to re-establish its abolished net metering policy.
