On August 7, 2025, the California Supreme Court (the Court) issued Opinion S283614 in the case Center For Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Commission regarding the degree of deference that courts should afford...more
8/21/2025
/ Appellate Courts ,
CA Supreme Court ,
California ,
Judicial Deference ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Utilities Sector
This webinar discusses the basics of planning, financing and carrying out a solar energy project. Topics include the RFP process, using section 4217 for sole source projects, financing projects through public funding or...more
6/22/2018
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Energy Sector ,
Financial Planning ,
Financing ,
Net-Energy Metering ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Funds ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Special Districts ,
Utilities Sector ,
Water Districts
The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a proposal to re-open the application period for public agencies with solar projects under development to qualify for time-of-use rate grandfathering protections....more
Extended Deadlines Provide Greater Certainty for Projects -
Congress and President Obama delivered an early holiday gift for the renewable energy industry with the passage of legislation that extends a number of tax...more