The idea of shared renewable energy is now coming to fruition for the first time in the state of New York. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), EnterSolar, and Clean Energy Collective (CEC) have announced construction is underway … [continued]
California’s state legislature has passed the landmark 600MW “shared renewables” bill that will open up access to clean energy to millions of residents who can’t install their own renewables – with no state subsidy and no extra ratepayer costs.
California just set a record for solar power generation with 2GW on the state’s grid, 5% of last Friday’s peak demand, shining new light on the role renewables can play in our clean energy future.
This article was originally published on Solar Love. Minnesota’s governor Mark Dayton has hit a home run for the state’s solar power industry. A new bill introduced called the “Solar Energy Jobs Act” is set to increase Minnesota’s solar capacity from 13 MW to more than 450 MW. With strong leadership, governor Dayton has made … [continued]
This article originally appeared on Solar Love. A lot of people can go solar today and get a very good return on their investment, while also feeling great that they are doing something to help protect our climate, air, and water. However, many people cannot. Have a roof covered by … [continued]
California’s clean energy economy is already America’s largest, but two bills making their way through the state legislature could open access to renewables for millions of utility customers – without any subsidies.
If passed, SB 43 and AB 104 would allow the 75% of California utility customers who can’t install their own on-site generation to subscribe to “shared” renewable energy projects of up to 20 megawatts (MW).
Advocates say a 500MW shared renewables pilot program within the state’s three largest utility service territories would create 7,000 green jobs, earn $60 million in state sales tax revenue, generate $2 billion in economic activity, and voluntarily surpass the state’s 33% renewable portfolio standard…
Reposted from Vote Solar: The Vote Solar Initiative (Vote Solar), a non-profit grassroots organization, last week launched a new website designed to track shared renewable energy policy and projects across all 50 states. Visit: www.sharedrenewables.org Renewable energy is the fastest growing sector of our national energy mix, yet a significant portion … [continued]
