Why a utility front organization is wrong about solar incentives
Consumers Energy Alliance recently published a document alleging that 75% of the costs of residential owned solar power systems came back to the owners via incentives, tax credit and net metering included.
Net metering, renewable energy mandate bills move forward in Massachusetts
A bill to increase solar net metering caps by 2% and separate legislation to require that utilities source 35% of their power from renewable energy by 2030 are both advancing through the Massachusetts legislature.
Massachusetts marches on the capital for solar power
Over 100 solar workers visited the Massachusetts State House and held over 60 meetings with legislators and staff pushing positive political action on solar-related issues.
Details of the changes in Connecticut: An interview with Vote Solar
In this interview pv magazine speaks with Vote Solar Northeast Regional Director Sean Garren about the new legislation which has passed both houses of the Connecticut legislature, and what to expect now.
Connecticut dismantles net metering
Legislation to destroy the economics of distributed solar has passed the House 100-45, and will now go the governor – who introduced the bill.
Connecticut Senate votes to gut net metering, extend renewable energy mandate
Over the protests of the state’s solar industry, Senate Bill 9 has advanced with an overwhelming majority of support in a senate vote.
DTE Electric prices $525 million in green bonds
The Michigan power company is planning to float 30 year bonds to cover renewable energy and energy efficiency investments, while taking other steps to favor continued reliance on fossil fuels over renewable energy.
Net metering drives rooftop solar resurgence in Nevada
Applications for distributed solar in the state increased more than 10-fold in 2017 over 2016, following the reinstatement of net metering in mid-2017. On a monthly basis the increase has been as much as 32x.
Solar power policy update May 3: Minneapolis, SC, MO, CT
In this week’s solar policy update, we bring you Minneapolis’ plan to go 100% renewable, a potential net metering cap increase in South Carolina, legislation to weaken regulatory oversight in Missouri, and more.
Bill to increase system sizes for net metering advances in New Hampshire
The bill to allow PV systems up to 5 MW in capacity to participate in net metering has been reported out of committee and will now go to a vote of the full House, it’s last stop before the desk of Governor Sununu.
