Clean energy advocates are ready to do battle over California’s net energy metering program
The California Solar and Storage Association said it is urging regulators to prioritize consumer choice, energy reliability, and grid costs.
Report outlines rooftop solar and storage for 75% of Puerto Rico’s power, and at a lower cost
Distributed solar and storage should be the focus for $9.6 billion in FEMA funds allocated for Puerto Rico’s grid reconstruction, says a new report based on independent analysis.
A ‘big win’ for solar: Kansas regulators reject utility’s proposed fees
Clean energy advocates praised the utility commission’s ruling as a major victory. Some regulators, however, suggested they may be open to similar fees in the future.
NYC installing solar at nearly 50 public schools, other facilities
The 22 MW of solar projects are expected to include some energy storage systems and help New York City and the state meet sustainability goals.
Sunrise brief: Air Force funds development of solar PV sheets for use in space
Also on the rise: Volta Energy fund nets $72.6 million for battery and storage startups, and Brooklyn libraries add rooftop solar to power safe-haven emergency services.
A look inside Rhode Island’s most successful solar incentive program
The REGRowth program lets owner/occupants produce as much solar as the roof can support, with 100% of the energy sold to the power grid. John Weaver says the program should be a model for the nation.
Hawaiian Electric saw a 55% increase in home solar installations in 2020
Almost 6,000 new rooftop solar systems were installed across Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, 78% of which included battery storage.
A Harley-Davidson plant now hosts a 2.25 MW solar array
The 8,400 panel solar array is part of We Energies’ Solar Now program, and is the largest single rooftop system in Wisconsin.
Unbound Solar busts residential solar myths
After surveying 1,000 people who have either installed or strongly considered installing solar on their homes, Unbound Solar has identified many of the common misconceptions and concerns that could be holding back residential solar development.
Investing in equitable access to solar energy for Hispanic communities
As one of the fastest growing American communities, the Hispanic population has been historically underrepresented in solar energy. The barriers that have excluded Hispanic people from solar, however, are not permanent and work can be done to ensure an equitable energy transition.
