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Betsy Lillian
Betsy Lillian serves as the editor of Solar Industry, as well as sister publications North American Windpower, NGT News and Unmanned Aerial Online. She has been with Zackin Publications since 2012.
P.R. Community Foundation To Congress: How Solar Can Help Rebuild The Island
On Tuesday, Dr. Nelson Colón, president of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources and outlined a...
American Council On Renewable Energy Expands Leadership Team
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has announced an expansion of its senior management team.
Bill Parsons, former chief of staff and legislative director...
Wisconsin Regulators Green-Light Hefty Solar Expansion
This week, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) approved projects that will lead to a five-fold expansion of solar in the state.
According to an update from...
N.Y. Program Tracks Schools’ Energy Usage, Facilitates Solar
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced a new program for pre-K through grade 12 schools (P-12) to receive...
Missoula Is First Montana City To Adopt 100% Renewables Goal
The city council of Missoula, Mont., has unanimously voted to adopt a resolution to move the city’s electricity to 100% clean, renewable sources by...
Increased Funding Underscores Solar Industry’s ‘Stronger Footing’ This Year
Total corporate funding into the global solar sector in the first quarter of the year came to $2.8 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of...
Chi-Town Makes Milestone Renewable Energy Commitment
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted to establish a goal of transitioning the entire city to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2035.
According...
After REC Lottery, Illinois Solar Advocates Push For More Action
On Wednesday, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) awarded renewable energy credits (RECs) that are designed to support the construction of hundreds of new solar...
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Albany Signs Up For Solar
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y., (RCDA) expects to lower its electricity bills through a new community solar agreement with Nexamp.
Nexamp’s community solar...
CVE Launches Community Solar Offering In MA
CVE North America, an independent power producer based in New York City, has launched a new community solar offering in Massachusetts.
The offering, branded Halo,...
Rochester Places Of Worship Embrace Community Solar
Houses of worship in Rochester, N.Y., are now reaping the benefits of Abundant Energy’s community solar program.
According to Abundant Energy, their participation will save...
Report Ranks Major U.S. Cities On Solar Capacity
Over the past six years, solar energy capacity has more than doubled in 45 of America’s 57 largest cities, according to a new study...
N.Y. Seeks To Improve Integration Of Renewables Onto Grid
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has announced up to $30 million in funding for projects that aim to improve the resiliency, flexibility and integration...
Maryland Legislature OKs Clean Energy Jobs Act
Maryland state lawmakers have passed the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA), which would raise the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 50% by 2030...
ReneSola, Nautilus Reach Minnesota Community Solar Deal
Nautilus Solar Energy LLC has acquired a 21 MW community solar portfolio developed by ReneSola Ltd. in Minnesota.
Like two previous solar acquisitions announced in...
EnergySage: U.S.-Made Panels Falling In Popularity Under Solar Tariffs
Despite tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, American-made solar panels are decreasing in popularity, according to the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report.
In its...
Rhode Island Sweetens Brownfield Solar Incentives
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) has announced financial initiatives to encourage solar projects located on brownfields.
Brownfields – former industrial or commercial sites where...
Cleveland Indians Going Solar At Progressive Field
POWERHOME Solar will begin installing solar panels on Progressive Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians, in the coming months.
The project, located on...
U.S. Launches Solar Trade Investigation Following Hanwha Complaints
Citing a complaint from Hanwha Q CELLS, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a new trade investigation focused on certain solar PV...
The Church Pension Fund Invests In Renewable Energy
The Church Pension Fund (CPF), a New York City-based financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, has invested $40 million in the New...