Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Using solar energy to power your home is an undeniably eco-friendly option, and the list of solar energy benefits doesn’t end there. But while there are plentyRead More →
Solar panels can be a big investment if you need renewable energy for your entire home. Of course, since you produce your own electricity, you can reduce your electricity bill. Determining whether one cancels out the other is a bit tricky, so we’ll go over the factors you need toRead More →
If you’re thinking of adding a solar power system to your home, you’re not alone. Some 3 million systems sit on U.S. rooftops, including about 400,000 that were installed each year in 2019 and 2020, according to Becca Jones-Albertus, director of the Solar Energy Technologies Office at the U.S. DepartmentRead More →
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Feb 3 (Reuters) – California officials said on Thursday they needed more time to consider whether to pass a controversial proposal that would reform the state’s main incentive for rooftop solar power. The move is at least a temporary victory for solar installation companies like Sunrun Inc (RUN.O), Tesla IncRead More →
A recent agreement between Duke Energy and other organizations that will encourage private ownership of solar power in North Carolina has recently raised concerns among climate activists. Duke Energy released the plan for review in November. It is still awaiting approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Some activists haveRead More →
SOLAR: • Federal Appeals Court Finds Arizona Salt River Project Utility Liable for Violating Antitrust Laws by charging rooftop solar customers with higher energy ratesa decision that supporters call a “game changer” for the promotion of clean energy. (A-Z Capitol Times)• Stakeholders remain deeply divided on California regulators’ proposal toRead More →
Connecticut’s new energy storage program offers upfront incentives for residential and commercial customers. R Boed New bill would require large California counties to use instant online solar permitsSacramento, California California Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) has introduced a bill that would require instant online solar licensing in counties with populationsRead More →
By Chris Crowell January 19, 2022 See profile California’s proposed NEM 3.0 ruling would kill the return on investment homeowners expect from a solar system. Sage analysis shows that monthly fees over time could be more than the cost of the systems themselves, and a recent SolarReviews survey showed aRead More →
In 2020, California became the first US state to require solar systems to be installed on most new homes. Picture: Sun Power. California’s proposed net metering (NEM) rules, which would add an $8/kW per month grid access fee for residential solar systems, have been described as “regressive and out ofRead More →
By Bill Walton Please Gavin, Bill Walton here, with a request that you reject the recent policy decision of the California Public Utilities Commission regarding the future economics of solar energy. This “problem” is now on your desktop, and we are waiting for action. This “problem” and its ridiculous proposedRead More →
If you live in Peach State and are looking to switch to renewables, you might be wondering what the cost of solar panels is in Georgia. In this article, we’ll break down the average prices for solar panel installations in the state to help you decide if this type ofRead More →
California’s solar industry is working hard to defeat the utility commission’s proposed successor net metering program. Illinois Can Expect Solar Boom With Adjustable Blocks Program ReopenedChicago, Illinois New study found that Illinois’ recently passed climate and employment equity law is expected to result in 250 MW of community solar powerRead More →
The sun was burning, as usual, off my roof in southern Colorado in mid-June when I signed a contract to add solar panels. Pueblo West’s Big Dog Solar had bombed the neighborhood to take advantage of a 1-to-1 net metering deal offered by Black Hills Energy. By the end ofRead More →
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing major changes to the state’s self-generation incentive program for rooftop solar. Customers who have invested in producing solar power in their homes and advocates are taking a stand against the regulators’ plan. The CPUC said in a Dec. 13 press release thatRead More →
The policy, called net metering, has become a lightning rod of controversy since its enactment decades ago: proponents of solar power say it has been crucial in supporting industry growth in the fight against change climate change, while critics argue it is in the billions of dollars. dollar subsidy forRead More →
Why is now a good time to go solar? Consumer electricity prices have increased by nearly 30% on average over the past 10 years and, depending on location, could increase by an additional 2-3% each year. It’s been said before and will continue to be said indefinitely in the future:Read More →
California The 26-year-old program to get more people to install solar panels on their homes has been a resounding success, but state regulators could cut incentives for people to switch to solar power in a bid to reduce electricity bills for the rest of the residents of the most populatedRead More →
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s 26-year-old program to get more people to install solar panels on their homes has been a resounding success, but state regulators could cut incentives for solar power in the goal of reducing electricity bills for the rest of the residents of the most populous USRead More →
Band Nicolas Marié December 13 (Reuters) – California on Monday proposed sweeping changes to a rooftop solar policy that has supported the industry’s dramatic growth, saying the subsidy must evolve to encourage adoption of battery storage and relieve pressure on the grid. If passed, the changes would represent the state’sRead More →
Solar energy, like bitcoin, can be an effective tool in protecting against bad government systems – and they even work together. The dominant Bitcoin narrative in 2021 has focused a lot on the ‘E’ or ‘environmental’ aspect of ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) and Bitcoin. One point that hasn’tRead More →
Massachusetts has quickly established itself as one of the most renewable-energy-friendly states in the country, and that’s due in large part to its growing solar energy industry. Surprisingly, however, the cost of solar panels in Massachusetts is actually 10% higher than the national average. Solar power is good for theRead More →
All eyes are on the Senate as it debates the Build Back Better Act, which is packed with provisions relating to the solar industry. Build Back Better Act progresseswashington d.c. The House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act in November, which contains numerous provisions to help develop allRead More →
Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align compensation for solar adopters with utility system benefits and create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in North Carolina. The agreement follows a similar procedure net metering agreement inRead More →
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align solar user compensation with the benefits of the utility system and create long-term stability for the residential solar industry by North Carolina. See deposit. The net metering agreement was developed byRead More →
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, November 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align compensation for solar energy users with the benefits of the utility system and create long-term stability for the solar industry residential in North Carolina.Read More →
There are two important deadlines looming for anyone considering installing solar panels on their home or business in Indiana. The first deadline for consumers who are supplied with electricity by a utility owned by investors like American Electric Power / Indiana & Michigan or Duke is June 30, 2022. SB309.Read More →
Anyone who has spent time in the Southwestern United States, especially the Arizona deserts, wouldn’t be surprised if the region has some of the best natural solar resources in the country. But all the sun in the world will mean nothing if theThe cost of solar panels in Arizona keepsRead More →
Ohio Republicans sponsored a bill that would allow community solar power in the state, with special exclusions for brownfields. California lawmakers call for community solar supply in new net metering planSacramento, California California lawmakers are asking the utilities commission to establish a program that pays community solar subscribers based onRead More →
Community solar is open to businesses in the small state of Delaware. Credit: Ken Lund House Democrats call for increased solar incentives in budget packageWashington DC A handful of Democrats are working to include a new production tax credit for solar projects in the budget reconciliation package currently being debatedRead More →
An appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit arguing that the Jacksonville municipal utility violated state law by amending a program that provides credits to customers who generate electricity from solar panels on the roof. A three-judge panel from the 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that the nonprofit SolarRead More →
California recently became the first state in the country to require solar and storage facilities on new commercial buildings. Biden administration reveals possible intention to expand ITC in new briefingWashington DC President Joe Biden and the US Department of Energy have released a briefing note on solar energy research, deploymentRead More →
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is preparing the detailed project report (DPR) of Ayodhya to convert the temple city into a solar city. The completed project will meet the city’s maximum power needs, including that of the Shriram temple complex, using green power, which will be generated by solar panels onRead More →
Chicago HOA members considering solar power may now have an easier path thanks to the new legislation. Ohio governor gives local authorities more leverage over solar project site selectionColumbus, Ohio Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill in July that gives local authorities the ability to reject solar and windRead More →
The cost of solar power generation will most likely increase by around 6,000 Pedernales Electric Cooperative members with solar panels on their homes after the next regular board meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 16. The seven-member board is expected to give final approval to behind-the-meter solar policies thatRead More →
By Mark Gorman May 24, 2021 See profile States across the country are changing their distributed solar incentives/policies for better and for worse. Here are the most notable legislative proposals and regulatory decisions from the past week. Colorado makes it easy to interconnect In one joint application, SEIA and theRead More →
New Mexico may soon open up to community solar businesses if the governor signs a new bill. Biden’s infrastructure plan includes 10-year extension and phase-out of direct-pay ITCWashington DC President Joe Biden rolled out his highly anticipated infrastructure package, the American Jobs Plan, at the end of March. The planRead More →
NSEFI hailed Gujarat 2021 solar policy and submitted suggestions that it says will further boost investment in the sector. The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has welcomed the Gujarat government’s 2021 solar energy policy, where the capacity restriction of 50% of contractual demand has been removed. However, toRead More →
The fate of Illinois solar growth is in the hands of the legislature after the state ran out of incentives for renewable energy. Solar ITC extended to 26% for two more yearsWashington DC Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Extended in $ 1.4 Trillion Federal Spending Program sign by President DonaldRead More →
Nevada’s constitution was formally amended to include a mandate for utilities to source 50% renewable energy by 2050. Nevada Voters Officially Approve New Renewable Energy StandardCarson City, Nevada Nevada’s Question 3 Constitutional Amendment has been approved by voters for the second and final time to become law, according to Law360.com.Read More →
The Governor of New Mexico has reinstated solar tax credits for homes and businesses. Study Finds Vermont Won’t Hit Solar Goal on Current TrajectoryMontpelier, Vermont A recent report by the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation found that solar energy progress in the state has steadily declined over the past three yearsRead More →
Paducah Power System’s new policy for customers who want to generate some of their own electricity using renewable sources is designed to establish a fair rate for all customers, according to the utility. The PPS Board of Directors recently approved a policy and rate schedule for Customer Owned Renewables (CORE)Read More →
The disagreement over how to fairly compensate distributed solar generators for the electricity they produce has just become a little more heated. the Solar Choice Alliance (TASC), a downstream solar advocacy group whose members include SolarCity, Solar Universe, Sungevity, Sunrun and Verengo, just sent out a statement revealing that theRead More →