Top news Feature Story With 46 of 50 states considering policy action last year, solar is literally the talk of the nation. |
The solar lobbying group has filed suit in the wake of Nevada regulators' decision to lower net metering rates, increase fixed charges, and not "grandfather" in existing customers under old rates. |
Designed for backup power, and with a max life of 500 cycles, the economics just didn't support a 10 kWh residential battery, experts say. |
The state has requested an extension, and the agency charged with developing a compliance strategy said despite a court's stay of the new rule it was moving ahead to complete its initial submittal. |
Two Democrats vying for seats on the Corporation Commission say lawmakers are trying to rewrite the rules for a GOP appointee. |
A provision for clean energy job training and programs to support development of minority- and women-owned businesses was separated from the bill and set aside for a separate workforce development measure. |
The island’s clean energy goals require the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to obtain 20% percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035 even as the utility undergoes restructuring for $8.2 billion in debt. |
The investment could keep the plant operating past 2030, but the utility is also offering up decommissioning as an alternative. |
Feature Story Two innovative projects on the islands could provide lessons for power providers throughout the country. |
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