Tag: regulation

  • Live at Intersolar: Sunrun CEO points toward solar+storage revolution

    Every year, Intersolar North America takes places in San Francisco, which always provides the perfect backdrop for a show that wants to discuss and show the solar industry’s path forward globally. We in America obviously recognize the leadership position San Francisco has taken in solar here, but as we wereRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • San Diego is first California city to hit solar cap — so now what?

    San Diego beat larger metro areas including San Francisco and Los Angeles to become the first city in California to reach the solar cap in their utility’s region. Sullivan Solar Power estimates that solar in San Diego has become a $1 billion a year industry, and the city is theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • What impact will reducing carbon emissions have on Virginia?

    Va. Governor Terry McAuliffe made a bold move this week, signing an executive order to establish a new process to reduce the state’s carbon emissions. “A carbon reduction strategy focused on modernizing Virginia’s energy system with advanced energy solutions can boost Virginia’s economy in both the near and long term,” saidRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • California’s Rule 21 decision finalized, IREC considers it a ‘big win’

    The long-awaited, unanimous Rule 21 decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finally came to fruition this week and the Interstate Renewables Energy Council (IRCE) believes it comes with some very important wins for the energy customer who is interested in investing in distributed renewable energy. Most importantly, the CPUCRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SEIA releases standard disclosure statements to help consumers compare deals

    Adding another tool to help consumers understand rooftop solar investments, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is introducing standardized disclosure statements covering the most common residential transactions. The SEIA Solar Power Purchase Agreement Disclosure statement and the revised SEIA Solar Lease Disclosure are simple summary documents that are meant toRead More — Solar Builder magazine