California committee advances bill to break rooftop solar contracts on home sale
An amended bill that would end net metering for homes with solar once they are sold passed the California State Assembly’s Utilities & Energy Committee.
Saving money is the biggest driver of residential solar adoption
A recent study by Ohio State researchers finds that cost savings and other practical benefits are the key motivators for people to adopt rooftop or community solar.
Connecticut bill may cut electricity costs but stymie solar
The bill would scale back residential solar incentives and make existing nuclear energy eligible for renewable energy credits, which critics say would hinder renewable energy buildout.
Minnesota’s automated solar permitting bill stagnates as deadline approaches
With Minnesota’s permitting process hindering rooftop solar growth, a bill to adopt automated solar permitting lingers in the state house.
Solar installers find Illinois a ‘nightmare to operate in’
Despite its many solar incentives, the Illinois solar market is challenged by red tape, arduous permitting processes and lack of standardization, according to a recent report.
Rooftop solar powers facility, empowers workers in Kansas
Faith Technologies Incorporated installed a 2.16 MW solar project on its facility’s roof using UL 3741’s approach to meeting the National Electrical Code.
Fourteen rooftop community solar projects come online in Maryland
Solar Landscape completed 6.6 MW of community solar projects that are part of a 57 project development plan.
Utility profits grow along with anti-rooftop solar action
The Center for Biodiversity evaluated six investor-owned utilities for recent activities, earnings and demonstrated attitude toward distributed clean energy.
Why rooftop solar?
California solar homeowner believes the main importance of rooftop solar is that electricity is produced where it is consumed, but it offers several additional advantages.
Over 75% of surveyed homeowners view solar as a good investment
A survey from Aurora Solar showed increased interest in rooftop solar and growing concerns about electric grid outages.
