Tag: policy
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Stakeholder groups strike historic agreement to advance large-scale solar development
A diverse group of stakeholders have come together in the name of major solar projects. In a landmark accord, major solar developers, conservation groups, agricultural organizations, environmental and environmental justice groups, and tribal entities have signed an agreement to advance large-scale U.S. solar development while championing land conservation and supporting local community interests. The agreement is the……
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Takeaways for residential solar installers at RE+ 2023 | Power Forward!
RE+ 2023 was the largest solar industry conference to date. What were the key takeaways and important product trends to note for solar installers? On this edition of Power Forward!, Editor Chris Crowell discusses with BayWa r.e. Marketing Relationship Manager Daniela Schwartzman and VP of Product Strategy David Dunlap. Topics include: 1:57 – Overall solar……
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Fate of solar self-consumption on the line in California this week
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is expected to release an amended proposed decision either today or tomorrow (Oct. 10) regarding changes to the Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEMA) programs. These programs regulate how solar is used and credited on multimeter properties, and as we reported in August, the……
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CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years
The solar industry in Illinois is celebrating the second anniversary of a pivotal piece of legislation that has supercharged development. Two years after Illinois’ landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was signed into law on Sept. 15, 2021, solar advocates and industry members are celebrating its success and the rapid progress being made toward……
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IRA tax credit guidance threatens community solar’s ability to serve low-income households
Solar experts fear newly released guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits will limit the industry’s ability to serve low-income communities. Under the new guidance, most households will have to prove their low-income status, which has been shown to substantially limit a household’s willingness to sign up for community solar plans that can……