Tag: policy
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Arizona approves 100 percent carbon-free goal, distributed storage standard
The Arizona Corporation Commissioners voted last week to require utilities to be 100% carbon-free by 2050 and meet benchmarks along the way. The bipartisan decision also established a new energy efficiency policy to help customers save money on their electricity bills. The historic vote comes after years of study, moreRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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IREC and The Solar Foundation agree to combine forces
The Solar Foundation and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) have signed an agreement to merge into a single, expanded nonprofit powerhouse dedicated to the rapid adoption of clean energy. The merger will combine the strengths of two renowned national clean energy organizations, effectively doubling the staff and quadrupling theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Over 60 percent of new electrical generating capacity added this year is renewable energy
Renewable energy sources have dominated new U.S. electrical generating capacity additions in the first eight months of 2020, according to a review of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by the SUN DAY Campaign. We’re talking 63.3% or 10,445 MW of the 16,499 MW of newRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Searching AHJs for solar permitting? Check this free, crowd-sourced registry
Every little step in residential solar project planning and design can add hours, days or more to the time that customers sit around and wait for installation to begin. High-volume system integrators reduce the wait by automating manual processes, one step at a time. But think about the time and moneyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Top solar organizations launch Renewables Forward, a diversity and inclusion initiative
A group of leading solar and renewable energy companies and trade organizations have launched an initiative, Renewables Forward, to take action and develop concrete steps to increase workforce diversity and inclusion throughout the industry. Leaders from across the industry have come together to share experiences, evaluate best practices and makeRead More — Solar Builder magazine