Tag: policy
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Questions left for domestic content tax rules for U.S. solar components
This piece was contributed by Yezin Taha, founder of Nevados, an all-terrain solar tracker manufacturer. Apart from solar power’s environmental advantages, PV has geographic advantages — energy generated anywhere you need it, with no fuel inputs. That “local energy” advantage shrinks, however, if you need to source components from the other side of the world….…
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CEC awards dcbel $52M grant to deploy EV chargers in California that respond to grid signals
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program made up to $300 million in grant funds available “to accelerate the development and deployment of easy-to-use charging products which help customers manage electric vehicle (EV) charging and respond to dynamic grid signals.” This is the second phase of funding under the Responsive, Easy Charging Products With Dynamic……
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Grappling with California’s solar market crash
A survey of California solar and storage companies found 17,000 jobs have or will be lost by the end of 2023 due the recent net metering changes. The massive job loss represents 22% of all solar jobs in California and is the largest loss of solar jobs in U.S. history. I’ve been in the solar……
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Enphase IQ Batteries now eligible in more virtual power plant programs across U.S.
Enphase Energy is expanding its support for virtual power plants (VPPs) through grid services programs across the United States. Most recently, homeowners who install Enphase IQ Batteries are now eligible to enroll in Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Homeowners with IQ Batteries can also now enroll in Public Service Enterprise……
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Briggs & Stratton recognized as California ESS manufacturer, eligible for bonus SGIP incentive
Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions has been recognized by the California Public Utilities Commission as a California Manufacturer of energy storage systems (ESS). The company is one of only five manufacturers to receive this designation in the state. With this recognition, California residential and commercial customers can now take advantage of an additional 20% Self-Generation……