Low-Cost Community Solar Keeps Growing Despite Tide Of Negative Federal Policy
Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the community solar movement continues to grow in the US.
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Solar Trade Groups Statements on Passage of the Utility RELIEF Act
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Yesterday the Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF Act (HB 1532/SB 841) after House and Senate leaders came to a compromise agreement on the energy omnibus bill. The bill now goes to Governor Wes Moore’s desk for his signature. Solar trade groups issued the following statements in … [continued]
CPUC Wastes a Golden Opportunity to Right Wrongs of Previous Community Solar Decisions that Harm…
SAN FRANCISCO — Yesterday the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in the Community Solar Proceeding (A.22-05-022) that virtually ensures that no community solar projects will be developed at a time when the state is facing surging energy prices. Following is a statement from Stephanie Doyle, California … [continued]
The Community Solar Lifeline Lives To See Another Day
Local small-scale community solar arrays continue to expand in the US, providing ratepayers with relief from high electricity bills.
New Jersey Promotes Solar To Lower Utility Bills
The governor of New Jersey is pushing programs forward to simplify permitting for residential and community solar.
Aspen Power Acquires New York Community Solar Projects
Two Upstate New York projects from CTEC Solar total nearly seven megawatts Aspen Power, a leading distributed generation platform building the clean energy future, today announced it has acquired the first two projects in an 18-megawatt direct current (MWdc) portfolio in upstate New York. The initial projects will cumulatively generate … [continued]
Third Party Public Developers Are Taking On Solar Projects In States
Do you live in a town that doesn’t have access to solar incentive programs? Perhaps a program like the Solar Marketplace Assistance Program Plus (Solar MAP+) might be a model for your community. It is a good fit for towns or cities that don’t have the tools, resources, or experience … [continued]
Climatize Facilitates Community Solar Projects in Minnesota and Illinois with Pre-Construction Financing
Community solar is awesome. Talk about a feel-good story. The savings from community solar can be enjoyed by renters and homeowners alike, whether they have a roof of their own to mount solar panels to or not. People can “subscribe” to a community solar project, which can be located somewhere … [continued]
Elections Have Consequences: NJ Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Will Push The Solar Power Envelope
New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill will zero in on solar power as the fastest, most economical way to add more electricity to the grid.
Solar “Hub Home” Program Supports Houston Residents When The Electricity Goes Out
The model for the electricity business in the United States is a monopoly that gives one company exclusive rights to distribute electricity in a given geographic area. For historical reasons, that model makes a lot of sense. Imagine if five electricity suppliers were putting up poles and stringing wires in … [continued]
