Tag: policy
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Enphase unveils NEM 3.0-focused solution for California solar + storage customers
Enphase Energy announced a comprehensive solution that can improve homeowner return-on-investment (ROI) under California’s new net billing tariff, also known as NEM 3.0. The solution includes the Enphase Energy System powered by IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Batteries, as well as an energy management system that can maximize ROI for homeowners. In addition, Solargraf, Enphase’s design……
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IREC selected to develop clean energy registered apprenticeship network
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (US-DOL OA) to serve as an Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeships (RA) in clean energy. This means IREC will lead the Apprenticeships in Clean Energy (ACE) Network, a national coalition of workforce development leaders, in the creation……
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California PUC seeks to limit self-consumption of solar in new virtual NEM rules
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proposed new rules last week that would “make it unaffordable for renters in multifamily housing, farms, and schools to benefit from rooftop solar and battery storage,” according to the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). Background | The Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEMA)……
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LevelTen Q2 PPA Price Index report shows signs of stabilizing in solar
LevelTen Energy’s recently released Q2 2023 PPA Price Index report shows that solar prices began to stabilize — and decrease — for the first time since Q1 2020. One exception is with ERCOT, which experienced some uncertainty after series of proposals in the Texas legislature. According to the report, North American P25 solar PPA offer……
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Solar + storage codes being developed for multifamily affordable housing
An effort is underway to develop new building codes focused on ensuring that multifamily affordable housing residents have access to reliable electricity during grid outages. The U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Technology Office announced the selection of the Climate Resilient Energy Code project for $1 million in funding support. The pending award is part……