Massachusetts legislators put forward climate bill that would require 40% renewable energy by 2030
Vote Solar commended the Legislature for putting forward key climate legislation that will send a strong signal that Massachusetts remains
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Policy
January 2021 solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
The fate of Illinois’s solar growth is in the hands of the legislature after the state ran out of renewable
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Michigan PSC approves lower net-metering rate for Consumers Energy solar customers
The Michigan Public Service Commission issued its Order in the Consumers Energy rate case on Thursday. While Consumers has agreed
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Department of Energy announces up to $45 million for research to advance solar hardware, systems integration
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $45 million for research to advance solar hardware and systems integration,
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SEIA says Dominion Energy rate case would undermine South Carolina’s Energy Freedom Act
On December 15, Dominion filed a rate case that ignores the intent of the 2019 Energy Freedom Act in South
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Illinois Power Agency officially closes all state renewable energy incentives
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced on Dec. 15 the close of all state renewable energy incentives, effectively ending Illinois’
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New guide outlines potential for large-scale solar projects in Southwest Virginia
A new playbook for local governments will help Southwest Virginia communities develop large-scale solar energy projects, taking advantage of the
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Biden to nominate former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, former EPA Chief Gina McCarthy for energy and climate posts
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to soon announce his choices for two crucial positions in his administration — the Secretary
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New York Power Authority plans to enable 325 MW of distributed and customer-sited solar by 2025 The utility is also updating transmission lines to accommodate more renewables.
The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Board of Trustees yesterday approved a new strategic plan, VISION2030, which provides a roadmap
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