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  • This week’s sign that solar import tariffs are coming: DOE pushes to prop up coal plants

    In our upcoming Nov/Dec issue, we summarize everything about the International Trade Commission (ITC) injury decision and lay out the competing remedy suggestions from the petitioners and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to set the stage as we await the official recommendation on Nov. 13. It’s an interesting exerciseRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • California to standardize disclosures for solar contracts, protect solar customers

    Gov. Brown signed AB 1070 (Gonzalez Fletcher) into law last week. The bill previously unanimously passed the California Assembly and Senate. AB 1070 creates new and important consumer protections measures, including standardized and simplified disclosures, for all residential solar customers. “CALSEIA greatly appreciates the efforts of Assemblywoman Gonzalez Fletcher to protectRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SEIA: Massachusetts net metering cap stalls $78 million in potential solar projects

    More than $78 million in solar projects are on hold in Massachusetts, according to new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). SEIA and Massachusetts partner organizations convened at the State Capitol on Oct. 3 to testify in support of two bills that would raise the net metering caps. TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • California solar thermal incentives officially extended until 2020

    After Gov. Brown’s signature last week, California’s solar thermal incentives are officially extended, much to the delight of CALSEIA and the state’s solar industry. “Using California’s warm sunshine to do something as simple as heating water is sensible for our state and a key way to protect public health, cleanRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • California beefs up consumer protection for PACE financing

    California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills into into law that provide a regulatory and consumer protection framework for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. The companion pieces of legislation – AB 1284 and SB  – are the result of a year of development and negotiations among low-income consumer advocates,Read More — Solar Builder magazine