South Carolina PSC finalizes new rules for net metering
A rooftop solar system on the Carolina coast. Southern Current On May 20, the South Carolina Public Service Commission issued
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Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association joins national SEIA network
SEIA announced that it is adding the Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) as an official state affiliate. ISETA becomes
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Michigan Community Solar Alliance forms as state considers enabling legislation
Solar FlexRack To expand accessibility and availability of solar energy to all Michiganders, a new statewide alliance has formed to
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South Carolina legislation exempting leased solar projects from property taxes awaits governor’s signature
Last week, South Carolina’s state legislature passed H. 3354, which exempts leased and third party owned residential solar systems from
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GRID Alternatives to build 2-MW community solar project for the Housing Authority for the City of Pueblo
Johnson Controls, together with longtime partner GRID Alternatives Colorado and Capital Dynamics will finance, operate and maintain a 2-MW community
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DOE announces $10 million in SolSmart program funding to increase solar energy equity
Credit: Ipsun Solar The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a slate of new efforts, including $15.5 million in
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May solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
Gov. Inslee’s signature would make Washington the first state to enact climate legislation that paves the way to net-zero carbon
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Maryland Energy Administration awards grant to low-to-moderate income housing developer for residential solar microgrid
The Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP), a green nonprofit affordable housing developer based in Prince George’s County, along with Pepco and
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West Virginia legalizes solar power purchase agreements
The West Virginia legislature has passed a bill to make it easier for West Virginians to benefit from solar energy.
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