Tag: regulations
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Utility attacks on home solar continue: Connecticut next to end net metering
As bad as the #TrumpTariffs were, the regulatory changes and attacks on the economics of distributed generation at the local level across the country are a much bigger cause for concern. Connecticut utility Eversource and its pals in the Connecticut Senate and House are following the lead of recent adoptersRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nevada rooftop solar industry booms again after 2017 policy change
The rooftop solar industry is shining once again in Nevada. NV Energy’s most recent annual plan noted a strong increase in applications for its SolarGenerations rooftop solar program following key state policy changes in 2017 that put the market back on track. SolarGenerations applications went from 287 in 2016 toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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South Carolina legislators trying to raise solar net metering cap again
South Carolina lawmakers approved a measure that will raise the limit on the number of South Carolinians that can invest in solar and earn credit for their excess power. Amendment 9, which was approved as part of House Bill 4950, will raise the net metering cap from its current 2%Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sunnova ready to sell solar in Florida following state’s rule changes
Following the recent change in Florida’s rules on residential solar financing, Sunnova Energy Corp. is ready to open up shop in the Sunshine State. Sunnova will be offering homeowners in Florida the opportunity to own their systems through Sunnova’s Easy Own plan. “Recent regulatory decisions over the last year signal thatRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Here’s how 200 local governments have made it easier to go solar
Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was designated as SolSmart Gold, marking the 200th local government nationwide to be recognized under the SolSmart program, which provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities make it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies OfficeRead More — Solar Builder magazine