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  • Congress might repeal Biden’s tariff pause, causing $1 billion in retroactive duties

    Just when you thought a modicum of stability was set for the solar industry, the U.S. government celebrated Earth Week with a seismic decision: The House Ways and Means Committee approved legislation to repeal the two-year moratorium for new solar tariffs the Biden administration put in place in June 2022. This new legislation invokes the……

  • Redflow’s zinc-bromine flow battery receives SGIP approval in California

    Redflow Limited, supplier of a unique zinc-bromine flow battery based in Australia, has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for the state’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). This is notable as Redflow is one of the few non-lithium energy storage providers to receive SGIP approval. SGIP provides rebates to support existing, new, and……

  • DOE SolSmart program expands to strengthen local solar energy markets

    The national SolSmart program is expanding to help 500 more cities, towns, counties and regional organizations in the United States strengthen local solar energy markets, achieve energy equity goals and encourage economic growth. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the SolSmart program offers expert technical assistance at no cost to help local governments adopt……

  • SEIA: Treasury Dept. Energy Communities adder credit guidance advances clean energy transition

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new map and guidance that will govern the implementation of the Energy Communities adder credit, a tool the U.S. solar and storage industry can use to improve access to solar power and energy storage. Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy developers using the solar Investment……

  • CPUC dismisses Sunnova’s micro utility application

    Sunnova had big plans to install and maintain solar + storage microgrids for new home developments in California. The national solar and battery installer applied to the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) to be a micro utility. We detailed the finer points of the plan and proposal here. Industry advocates were bullish on the potential……