Tag: regulations

  • AEE ranks gubernatorial candidates based on advanced energy policies in nine key states

    National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) launched online scorecards to show where candidates for governor stand on a range of advanced energy policy priorities in nine key states. AEE will update candidates’ policy stands based on public statements and policy platforms adopted by Republican and Democratic nominees leading upRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New York to fund $40 million in solar + storage projects

    New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is making $40 million in funding available to support solar projects that integrate energy storage, accelerating progress toward New York’s energy storage target of 1,500-megawatts by 2025. These projects will build toward Governor Cuomo’s mandate that 50 percent of the state’s electricity come fromRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Michigan Public Service Commission finalizes avoided cost rates for Consumers Energy

    The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a ruling finalizing the rates and standard contract terms that Consumers Energy Co., one of Michigan’s largest investor-owned utilities, must pay for energy and capacity from solar energy facilities and other independent power producers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • EV Update: Seven steps for regulators, New York rebate, EVgo ramps deployment

    Electric vehicles are coming, and grid planners, regulators, developers and solar companies should all be ready to build the complementary infrastructure. Here’s a roundup of all the recent EV segments news to keep you up to date. AEE’s seven steps to prepare for EV surge Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) releasedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Virginia readies energy plan that calls for 3 GW of solar, wind by 2022

    Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, which included a detailed strategy to increase access to solar and expand solar production in the state. Specifically, the plan calls for developing new solar purchase options for corporate customers and small businesses, expanding community solar, and adding 3,000 MWRead More — Solar Builder magazine