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The Solar Policy Scoop: April 2023 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:35 +0000

New Mexico reaches $10 million payout for 2022 rooftop solar customers Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced it issued more than $10 million worth of tax credit certificates to residents who installed solar energy systems on their homes in 2022. The Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program offers…

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The Solar Policy Scoop: March 2023 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:42 +0000

New Illinois law prevents counties from banning local wind and solar projects Springfield, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law prohibiting counties from enacting pre-emptive local ordinances that outright ban local wind and solar projects. Over a dozen local bans were initiated before this legislation, but the state law will now take precedence over those…

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The Solar Policy Scoop: February 2023 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:54 +0000

Almost every state took some solar policy action in 2022 The USA The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center found in its 2022 annual review that 46 states plus Washington, D.C., took some action on solar policy last year. The greatest number of actions related to net-metering, community solar and residential fixed-charge increases. The Center for…

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January solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:26:28 +0000

Georgia PSC declines to expand monthly solar netting pilot program Atlanta, Georgia On Dec. 20, the Georgia Public Service Commission voted for a final rate case order that declined to expand the monthly netting rooftop solar pilot program the PSC created in 2020 that credited solar owners at the full retail rate of electricity. Instead,…

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December solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:57 +0000

Activists protest Idaho Power’s value of solar study Boise, Idaho Solar advocates asked the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to reject or heavily review Idaho Power’s value of solar study that will guide future net-metering rate structures. Advocates say the utility used faulty methodology and outdated data in the study. Minnesota PUC approves new cost-sharing program…

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November solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:35 +0000

FEMA proposes change to building code that could increase cost of ground-mounted solar Washington, D.C. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has proposed raising the risk category for ground-mounted solar from low-hazard risk category I to category IV, which could increase the material makeup of solar racking and modules and raise costs substantially. SEIA and over…

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October solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:50:11 +0000

Newsom signs bill requiring California utilities to create community solar programs Sacramento, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2316, which requires large utilities to create community renewable energy programs that pair community solar with storage to help the state overcome clean energy access barriers. The law was supported by a diverse coalition of supporters — including…

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September solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:00:33 +0000

Instant, online residential solar permitting soon to be required in California Sacramento, California California Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to require instant, online residential solar permitting was passed by the state legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s desk. The Solar Access Act requires counties with more than 150,000 residents, and all cities within…

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August solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:55 +0000

Over 100 California city, county government leaders ask CPUC to reject new solar fees Sacramento, California As the California Public Utilities Commission continues to deliberate on NEM 3.0, city and county government leaders across the state are asking the body to reject new solar fees. More than 24 city governments, 43 mayors and 40 city…

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July solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:02 +0000

Illinois rule changes will simplify solar + storage interconnection Springfield, Illinois The Illinois Commerce Commission recently revised the state’s rules regarding how solar and other DERs connect to the distribution grid. The changes will reduce the time and cost to interconnect and make it easier to use energy storage to balance intermittent resources. New Jersey…

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June solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:35 +0000

Hundreds of environmental groups request investigation of electric utility industry Washington, D.C. More than 230 consumer, environmental and public interest groups filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission asking the group to investigate the electric utility industry for “widespread abuses.” These alleged abuses include denying customers access to renewable energy, bribery and “dark-money” campaigns.…

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May solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 02 May 2022 12:00:10 +0000

Gov. Inslee signs bill to fund $100 million of community solar in Washington Olympia, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill creating a new low-income community solar program in Washington state starting in 2023. The state will provide grants to cover up to 100% of community solar project costs to help close the…

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April solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:34 +0000

North Carolina net-metering compromise now up for debate Raleigh, North Carolina An agreement among solar advocacy groups and Duke Energy on a new net-metering program at the end of 2021 is now back on the negotiating table after a group of 15 North Carolina solar installers wrote an objection to state regulators, according to WFAE.…

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March solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:01 +0000

Indiana bill allows counties to adopt “solar-ready” siting regulations Indianapolis, Indiana The Indiana General Assembly has passed SB 411, a bill that would let local communities decide whether to ease utility-scale solar siting regulations. Advocates say the legislation is a compromise that balances reasonable siting standards with local control. Advocates say Virginia’s proposed minimum bill…

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February solar policy snapshots A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:43 +0000

New bill would require large California counties to use instant online solar permitting Sacramento, California California Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced a bill that would require instant, online solar permitting in counties with over 150,000 residents. The bill has received almost unanimous support so far, passing the Senate by a vote of 31-1. Gov.…

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