SolSmart technical assistance program targets 1,000 leading solar communities by 2027
DOE SolSmart local government program adds new platinum-level designation, establishes new priorities around support for disadvantaged communities, extends its designation criteria, and more.
50 states of solar incentives: Nebraska
Nebraska, the Cornhusker State, ranks 13th on the sun index, but is nearly last in the country for solar installations.
New Mexico introduces low-income solar act
SB 432 would require equitable distribution of benefits of on-site solar, limiting utility fees on low-income housing solar installations, and more.
Lessons learned from state community solar program caps
pv magazine USA reviews the variety of approaches states are taking to community solar program caps to suit their individual market and goals.
California evaluates impacts of an RTO and its effects on state energy goals
A report requested by California’s legislature discusses both expected cost savings from expanding the state’s grid operator into a regional transmission organization, and a potential loss of state policy control.
Sunrise brief: Lasers, gloves, trees, and more on the floor at RE+ Northeast
Also on the rise: Where renewable energy policies are working in 2023. Municipal franchise agreements could drive up to 911 TWh of renewable energy. And more.
Municipal franchise agreements could drive up to 911 TWh of renewable energy
Electric franchise agreements between municipalities and utilities offer a direct pathway for cities to achieve their clean energy and decarbonization goals across 30 states, according to NREL.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar developers take on module manufacturing risk
Also on the rise: Best practices in state’s energy storage policies. Weekly solar earnings recap: REC Silicon, Sunrun and Sunnova. And more.
NREL Industry Growth Forum featuring cleantech startups from around the world
Now in its 28th year, the forum facilitates connections between for cleantech entrepreneurs and investors, helping to drive innovation to market.
RE-volv secures investment to build solar projects for non-profits
Kresge and Schmidt Family foundations funded the investment, which builds off the momentum off a U.S. Department of Energy contract to help BIPOC-led houses of worship go solar.
