Biden administration reveals possible intent to extend ITC in new briefing
Today, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy released an Issue Brief on solar energy research, deployment and workforce
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Policy
California Energy Commission mandates solar + storage on new commercial buildings The updated building code also requires new single-family homes to be built “battery-ready.”
The California Energy Commission (CEC) today approved the 2022 California Energy Code, which sets the building standards for new construction.
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Senate passes infrastructure bill containing provisions for energy storage development, power grid upgrades
The U.S. Senate voted to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that contains provisions for energy storage development and power
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Renewable energy coalition asks Congress for residential ITC direct pay option
More than 300 environmental justice advocates, environmental groups and renewable energy companies sent a letter to leaders of the Senate
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DOE, NJBPU release resilient microgrid planning resource for local governments
The New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Center for Resilient Design announces the launch of microgrids.io, a web-based resource focused on
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Congresswoman Linda Sánchez introduces bill to increase and extend residential solar tax credit
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Residential Solar Opportunity Act, which would ensure working families and homeowners have the
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Nonprofit Covenant Tribal Solar Initiative receives nearly $800,000 MacArthur grant for solar projects
Covenant Tribal Solar Initiative, a Native-led nonprofit organization that empowers American Indian tribes to replace extractive energy systems with clean,
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California state licensing board votes to allow only C-10 contractors to install solar and storage projects
The Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB) voted 11-3 on July 28 to restrict and impede the lawful trade of 80%
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New Illinois law makes it easier for HOA community members to install rooftop solar
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation protecting Illinoisians’ right to clean energy and access to solar power. A revision to the
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