Tag: West
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Nevada makes good, grandfathers early rooftop solar adopters
When the state of Nevada decided to lower its net metering rate last year, the solar industry was understandably unhappy, but the biggest uproar was over the decision to retroactively alter the rates of early adopters, who installed solar (at the government’s encouraging) under the premise of a different rateRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Attention California solar developers: PG&E puts out call for proposals
Approximately half of U.S. households and businesses are unable to install private solar systems due to space limitations or insufficient sun exposure. To combat this, earlier this year, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) launched its Solar Choice program to extend the option for solar power to customers regardless of their locationRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Colorado includes solar array into Weatherization Assistance Program for low-income households
Colorado continues the progressive energy initiatives. Thanks to the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), Energy Resource Center (ERC), and Colorado Springs Utilities, the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been updated to include the installation of a 2-kW rooftop solar array as part of the package. The CEO WAP provides free, cost-effectiveRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Progressive rate settlement filed in Colorado – is this the grid model we’ve been looking for?
Across the country, the solar industry is often depicted as being in “battle” with utilities due to the often contentious arguments that take place between the two sides – utilities looking for what they feel is fair compensation for the grid services they provide; solar adopters and installers looking for theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Arizona regulators reject request to end net metering (but the issue isn’t settled)
Arizona’s solar industry won a victory last week, but how big of a victory remains to be seen. First, the good news: The Arizona Corporate Commission rejected a request from UniSource Energy Services to get rid of net metering and impose demand charges on new residential solar customers. Following thisRead More — Solar Builder magazine