IRS extends safe harbor provisions for renewable energy projects impacted by COVID-19 -
Renewables Now – June 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted extra time to renewable energy projects impacted by the...more
7/8/2021
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U.S. could create 600,000 renewables and energy storage jobs by 2030
PV-Tech – June 8
The U.S. could create between 500,000 and 600,000 jobs across the solar, wind, and battery storage sectors if it reaches 50 – 70%...more
Biden proposes more than $2B for clean energy infrastructure, $14B+ increase in climate spending -
Utility Dive – June 1 -
President Joe Biden's proposed 2022 budget calls for increased spending on climate mitigation,...more
Biden administration unveils offshore wind plan for California -
Los Angeles Times – May 25 -
The federal government plans to open more than 250,000 acres off the California coast to wind development, the Biden...more
DOE turns its focus toward equity with commitment to lowering solar deployment barriers -
Utility Dive – May 5 -
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to encourage deployment of more solar and...more
Biden pledges to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 -
CNBC – April 22 -
On Earth Day, President Joe Biden pledged to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the latest push by the...more
4/27/2021
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Hundreds of U.S. and European companies and investors urge Biden to hike climate target -
Reuters – April 12 -
Hundreds of U.S. and European companies and investors, including Walmart, Apple, General Electric, and...more
4/21/2021
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Local governments set record for new renewable energy procurement in 2020, groups report -
Smart Cities Dive – April 5 -
Ninety-five local governments across 33 states procured 3,683 megawatts (MW) of new renewable...more
Senators introduce legislation to aid clean energy recovery -
Solar Industry – March 30 -
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Senator Martin Heinrich, D- N.M., have introduced legislation...more
California’s latest demand-side emergency plan draws criticism from providers -
Greentech Media – March 10 -
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued the latest proposal to prevent rolling blackouts....more
Biden administration backs Trump on solar tariff suit -
Greentech Media – March 2 -
The Biden administration stood behind former President Donald Trump’s stance on solar tariffs in a Monday filing with the U.S. Court...more
State Senator Wiener introduces the Solar Access Act -
Solar Industry Magazine – February 22 -
California State Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, has introduced SB 617, the Solar Access Act. The proposed...more
3/1/2021
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Offshore wind farms could be California’s next big energy rush -
Courthouse News Service – February 11 -
As California continues to grow its renewable energy capabilities, Assemblyman David Chiu says the state must...more
2/16/2021
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Investors see green returns as renewable energy rises -
Associated Press – January 26 -
The future looks bright for solar and other renewable energy technology. FirstSolar, Enphase, and SunPower are among the...more
2/8/2021
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Record 15.4 GW of utility-scale solar to come online in the U.S. this year, EIA says -
PV-Tech – January 11 -
A record amount of utility-scale PV capacity is expected to be connected to the grid in the U.S. this year,...more
California’s looming decision on grid reliability: expand supply or manage demand?
Greentech Media – January 5 -
California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale...more
1/12/2021
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Congress passes spending bill with solar, wind tax credit extensions and energy R&D package -
Bullet Greentech Media – December 22 -
The U.S. Congress this Monday passed a massive spending bill that includes $35...more
12/28/2020
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Alphabet-backed Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners invests in start-up paying customers to cut energy use -
Bullet CNBC – December 7 -
As rolling blackouts continue to plague California, one company is hoping that a new...more
U.S. Senate approves Allison Clements and Mark Christie for FERC -
Bullet PV-Tech – December 2 -
The U.S. Senate has approved two candidates for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that were nominated by...more
12/7/2020
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FERC proposes transmission rating reform and upholds PURPA order -
Bullet Utility Dive – November 20 -
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last Thursday upheld its order overhauling its implementation of...more
11/30/2020
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The U.S. installed 4.5 GW of utility-scale solar in 2019 -
Bullet PV Magazine – November 10 -
More than 4.5 gigawatts of utility-scale solar came online in the United States in 2019, bringing cumulative capacity to...more
11/16/2020
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California shifts $100M in behind-the-meter battery incentives to low-income communities -
Bullet Greentech Media – October 23 -
Amid massive wildfires, rolling blackouts, and the continued threat of large-scale grid...more
11/3/2020
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SEIA report finds corporations have invested in 8,300 MW of U.S. solar -
Bullet Solar Power World – October 7 -
Tech giants, major retailers, and other corporate leaders are making significant investments in clean...more
10/8/2020
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California’s wildfires hampered solar energy production in September -
Bullet Greentech Media – October 1 -
The severe wildfire smoke that cast an orange glow over sections of the West Coast this summer also curtailed...more
California grants western Joshua trees temporary endangered species protections -
Bullet Los Angeles Times – September 22 -
The California Fish and Game Commission this Tuesday granted temporary endangered species...more
9/28/2020
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