Tag: regulations
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IEEFA: The solar investment tax credit should be extended for vulnerable coalfield areas
The federal solar tax credit should be extended by at least four years in coalfield areas, like the ones around the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) and Kayenta Coal Mine in Arizona, according to a briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “Scheduled curtailment ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Virginia SCC approves 11 programs proposed by Dominion for energy efficiency, demand response
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) approved a portfolio of 11 new energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) programs proposed by Dominion Energy Virginia. The portfolio includes programs utilizing an array of advanced energy technologies and services, including residential customer engagement, smart thermostats, and lighting systems and controls. TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar industry groups push for more diversity with best practices guide, #DiversityChallenge
Solar companies are doing a better job of tracking employee demographics and generally provide positive work environments for their employees, but senior leadership in the industry lacks diversity and gaps remain in wages and job satisfaction, according to a comprehensive study by The Solar Foundation, in partnership with the SolarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Minnesota House passes bill for 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill which places the state on a path to 100% carbon-free electricity by the year 2050. This bill will expand opportunities for low-income families and rural communities to participate in the state’s successful community solar programs. SunShare’s CEO, David Amster-Olszewski, who has helpedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Our four big takeaways from the 2019 California Solar Power Expo: Storage, storage, policy and more storage
A great discussion of the state of solar+storage policy and markets at @SEIA‘s California #SolarEXPO with @SEIA rate expert Tom Beach, @CALSSA_org ED Bernadette @DelChiaroSolar,and @ENGIEResources CA Policy Lead Allie Detrio pic.twitter.com/1jHvfNe20a — Rick Umoff (@RickUmoff) April 25, 2019 This is not your grandfather’s grid. Almost one-third of the generationRead More — Solar Builder magazine