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Parsons Chosen as American Clean Power Association’s VP for Federal and State Affairs
Bill Parsons has been named American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) new vice president for federal and state affairs. He brings to the job over...
Massachusetts Advances Dozens of Solar Projects on Hold for Nearly Two Years
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued an order expanding the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program from 1,600 to 3,200 MW...
New York Governor Reveals New Distributed Solar Framework for Next Decade
New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a framework for the state to achieve at least 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030. The...
Report Indicates Illinois Growing as Competitive State for Solar Development
Following the recent passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in September 2021, the DG+Design team has released a new Illinois Solar...
Over 120,000 Supporters Urge Governor to Save Rooftop Solar
Hundreds of solar supporters, including consumers, affordable housing advocates, faith leaders, environmentalists, conservationists and climate activists, joined together for a rally at the California...
Conference of Mayors Reports Solar as Priority for City Energy and Climate Efforts
The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has released a new report showing how cities are using energy technologies and infrastructure upgrades to advance...
Philadelphia Energy Authority Launches Solar Training Lab to Prepare Youth for Clean Energy Workforce
Mayor Jim Kenney, Superintendent William Hite, PECO CEO Mike Innocenzo and others joined the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) to celebrate a milestone in Pennsylvania's...
New Jersey Regulator Approves 165 MW of Community Solar Projects
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved 105 applications to participate in the second year of the state’s Community Solar Energy...
Newsom Signs California Renewable Energy Bills
At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Gov. Gavin Newsom has highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate...
New Hampshire Governor Signs Clean Energy Bills
Gov. Chris Sununu joined New Hampshire lawmakers and advocates to sign H.B.315, which focuses on the aggregation of electric customers and municipal host customer...
States Take the Lead on Renewables in 2021
While federal leaders continue deliberations on how to build a cleaner, healthier future, states are making strides to advance renewable energy, according to a...
Multifamily Housing and Commercial Buildings Need to Include Solar
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is sending the 2022 California Energy Code to the California Building Standards Commission. The rules include a requirement that...
Report Finds Groups Focusing on Restricting Florida Rooftop Solar Options
Special interest groups are working in coordination with local utilities to stall the growth of rooftop solar in Florida, according to a new report...
New Law Protects Illinois Homeowners’ Access to Solar
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation protecting Illinoisians’ right to clean energy and access to solar power. A revision to the Homeowners’ Energy Policy...
New Jersey Regulator Approves Successor Solar Incentive Program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is implementing a new solar incentive program that will pave the way for up to 3,750...
Report Shows California Government Changes May Risk Solar Growth
Sharply reducing net metering payments and imposing high, solar-only fixed charges could slow the growth of rooftop solar installations - and, in the most...
NAACP Initiative Launches New Principles for Equitable Solar Policy
The Solar Equity Initiative has released a set of "Equitable Solar Policy Principles" that are designed to ensure internal alignment and develop a shared...
New York Notches 3 GW Milestone
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has announced that 3 GW of solar has been installed across the state, which is enough to power more...
Virginia Schools Now Permitted to Use Net Metering, Solar Finance Programs
Local government officials and Appalachian Power Co. (APCO) say schools and localities in the utility’s territory will be permitted to use net metering and...
Hecate One Step Closer to Constructing Huge NY Solar Project
Hecate Energy has filed an application with the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) to construct a 500 MW solar farm...