U.S. Department of Energy targets vastly cheaper batteries to clean up the grid -
The New York Times – July 14 -
The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new effort to tackle one of the toughest technical...more
Historic drought to shrink California’s hydroelectric generation by 19%
Renewable Energy World – July 8 -
As a result of harsh drought conditions in California in 2021, the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects...more
7/12/2021
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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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Senator Ossoff introduces solar energy tax credit legislation -
The Hill – June 22 -
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has introduced legislation that would grant tax credits for solar energy manufacturers at all stages of...more
U.S. solar installations soared by 46% in the first quarter -
CNBC – June 15 -
In the first quarter, solar installations soared 46% to more than 5 GW, according to a report by energy research firm Wood Mackenzie and...more
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
It is not all sunshine in California’s rooftop solar industry -
Governing – May 20 -
California lawmakers and utility company regulators are weighing whether to sharply reduce bill credits that residents with solar...more
Tesla seeks entry into U.S. renewable fuel credit market -
Reuters – May 12 -
Tesla is seeking to enter the multi-billion dollar U.S. renewable credit market, hoping to profit from the Biden administration’s march...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
DOE releases over $8B in loans to modernize U.S. electric grid -
Associated Press – April 26 -
The federal government is making more than $8 billion in loans available as part of its efforts to improve America’s aging...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
U.S. pledges to slash solar energy costs by 60% in a decade -
U.S. News & World Report – March 25 -
The Biden administration on Thursday set a goal to cut the cost of solar energy by 60% over the next decade as part...more
With the end of the first quarter of 2021 approaching, we thought it timely to issue an update on selected recent developments and proposed changes in law and policy touching environmental, land use, and natural resource...more
Debate begins over updating California’s rooftop solar rules -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – March 15 -
Later this year, the California Public Utilities Commission expects to update the rules over how owners of...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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Biden scraps Trump proposal to weaken environmental rules to build renewables in California -
U.S. News & World Report – February 17 -
The Biden administration said it would scrap a Trump-era proposal to weaken...more
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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On January 20, 2021, the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted a new statewide general Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR) order for winery process waste discharge facilities (New Winery...more