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  • Fraunhofer USA demos two ‘plug-and-play’ PV systems at 2016 Demo Day

    The Fraunhofer USA Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) successfully demonstrated two installations of Plug and Play PV systems at its “2016 Demo Day.” Plug and Play PV Systems are easy to install, easy to inspect for code compliance, and can participate in electronic Permitting, Inspection and Interconnection (ePI&I) processes.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Maryland PSC approves community solar pilot program

    The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved final regulations to establish a community solar pilot program in Maryland, with an emphasis on providing renewable energy benefits for low and moderate income customers. The regulations are expected to be published on July 8, 2016 in the Maryland Register and will becomeRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Minnesota solar: Rebates to be extended, community solar coming online (maybe for real this time)

      Minnesota’s long-awaited community solar project may be ready to commence construction after the Public Utilities Commission approved the plan and the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the size limitations that were challenged by developer Sunrise Energy Ventures. A 2013 state law required utility Xcel Energy to offer the communityRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar groups trying to raise grid-supply cap in Hawaii

    A notable group of solar industry installers and associations filed a request to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to increase the capacity for its grid-supply option. This grid supply option is one of two tariffs (the other being self-supply) that replaced net metering in the state; it provides customers theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New York: Making energy affordable for low-income residents, reforming how utilities make money

    The New York State Public Service Commission has put in place the state’s first-ever Energy Affordability Policy, which will provide nearly two million low-income New Yorkers with $248 million in direct cost relief each year. The new policy will limit energy costs for low-income New Yorkers to no more thanRead More — Solar Builder magazine