Dear Mr. Rogers, We read your interview with Martin Rosenberg of EnergyBiz. In particular, these remarks stand out: ENERGYBIZ: If you were starting out your career today, where would you want to work? Rogers: … I’d want the solar on the rooftop. I’d want to run that. I’d want the … [continued]
Last weekend, the New York Times took a look at changing GOP perspectives on solar – particularly rooftop solar – as more conservatives embrace renewables. The article highlights rooftop solar-supporting conservatives like Barry Goldwater Jr. and Tom Morrissey from Arizona, and Debbie Dooley from Georgia. The piece describes a shift in … [continued]
Last week, California PUC Commissioner Mark Ferron resigned his post due to an ongoing and honorable battle with cancer. He will now focus on his family and his health. In a candid report during his final meeting, Commissioner Ferron not only discussed his illness and treatment, but also offered remarkable … [continued]
Below is an excellent reflection on solar politics transitions that happened in 2013, some of which I wasn’t actually aware of. Some great stuff. A big thanks to Peter Allen for writing this up. One note I’ll make concerns the part about “double agent” Kreamer. I would just clarify that … [continued]
Originally published on San Diego Loves Green. By Roy L. Hales. Governor Brown has signed AB 327. Despite the initial solar vs utilities flare-up, the final version of AB 327 was something that most parties on both sides could agree on. One of the passages that many found offensive – authorization for the … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love under the title, “Tax Threat To Solar Homeowners With Feed-in Tariffs or Value Of Solar Tariffs.” Quite a big deal for US solar policy, solar companies, and even many current solar PV system owners, a solar advocacy organization that is defending net metering in Arizona … [continued]
This article was originally published on the website of The Alliance for Solar Choice. The nation’s leading rooftop solar companies today announced the formation of The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC). TASC believes anyone should have the option to switch from utility power to distributed solar power. Founding members represent … [continued]
