The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a new set of reliability standards designed to ensure the stability of the U.S. electric grid as more wind and solar resources come online. The standards, developed...more
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on July 17 that decisions related to solar and wind energy projects on federal lands will be reviewed by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s office to end what it calls preferential...more
7/25/2025
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Climate Change ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy Policy ,
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Offshore Wind ,
Permits ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Wind Power
The budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 (also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) adds a new provision to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that allows project sponsors/applicants to pay for...more
7/18/2025
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California ,
Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Review ,
Investment ,
NEPA ,
New Legislation ,
One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Wind Power
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to phase out federal subsidies for green energy like wind and solar farms, citing unsustainability for the grid and too much reliance on foreign adversaries. The order...more
7/16/2025
/ Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Wind Power
Senator Mike Crapo released draft text of the Senate Finance Committee’s version of the budget reconciliation bill on June 16. The Senate draft budget includes positives for the large-scale solar market, such as amending...more
New U.S. solar capacity will be more than 10% lower in 2030 than in 2025, according to a forecast by the Solar Energy Industries Association and energy research firm Wood Mackenzie. The outlook includes the expected effects...more
6/13/2025
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California ,
Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Federal Budget ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits
On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court held that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) — which requires federal agencies to analyze the environmental impacts of projects that they carry out, fund, or approve — does not...more
6/9/2025
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Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Policies ,
Government Agencies ,
NEPA ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy ,
SCOTUS ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power
The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors has approved the ISO’s 2024-2025 transmission plan, recommending 31 infrastructure projects to help meet projected load growth and changing grid conditions....more
The Trump administration took steps to rescind a Biden-era regulation that lowered fees for renewable energy projects on federal lands, saying the rule unfairly favored development of wind and solar facilities. The Interior...more
Attorneys general from 17 states, including California, and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order President Donald Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits, and loans for all wind...more
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has recommenced the review of solar, storage, and geothermal project applications on federal lands. This follows a 60-day suspension of all renewable energy authorizations, including...more
Fighting about rooftop solar in California never seems to get old. Kicking off the latest conflict is legislation that would reduce the benefits that longtime solar customers receive for extra electricity they produce and...more
With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S. states are vying to position themselves to build and supply the industry’s next generation as policymakers consider expanding subsidies and paving over...more
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved new maintenance and operation standards for battery storage resources, including requiring facility owners to develop emergency response and emergency action...more
The Northwest’s largest hydropower supplier announced it intends to join a new day-ahead energy market based in Arkansas over one based in California. Bonneville Power Administration officials announced in a draft policy...more
California Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) has introduced AB 1260, legislation designed to strengthen and expand the initial framework for California’s community solar + storage program established by AB 2316. The...more
The U.S. is considering alternatives to multibillion-dollar power capacity auctions as demand surges, driven by AI and data centers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a two-day conference in June 2025...more
Clean energy installations in the U.S. reached a record high last year, with the country adding 47% more capacity than in 2023, according to new research from energy data firm Cleanview. Boosted by tax credits under the...more
The California Public Utilities Commission on January 30 streamlined its transmission permitting requirements as part of a broader effort to meet the state’s clean energy goals. Among the changes, the CPUC now requires...more
2/7/2025
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Clean Energy ,
CPUC ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
New York ,
Offshore Wind ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Public Utility ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Transmission Grid
According to a new study published in the journal Renewable Energy, no blackouts occurred when wind, water, and solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late...more
1/10/2025
/ Batteries ,
Biden Administration ,
California ,
Clean Energy ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Wind Power
The Department of Energy has announced plans to prepare environmental reviews for three proposed hydrogen hubs in Appalachia, California, and the Pacific Northwest as part of the Biden administration’s initiative to establish...more
12/27/2024
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
FERC ,
Governor Inslee ,
Heritage & Culture ,
Natural Resources ,
NERC ,
Nevada ,
Offshore Wind ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tribal Lands ,
Wind Farm
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released the final rules for the Sec. 48 Energy Credit – also known as the federal investment tax credit (ITC). For decades, the ITC has fueled U.S. clean...more
Utility-scale U.S. solar installations are set to continue record-breaking growth with over 32 GW installed in 2024, due in part to a requirement that modules imported during the anti-circumvention tariff moratorium be in...more
Direct-pay eligible entities like local governments, public school districts, churches, and hospitals will now more easily be able to jointly invest in clean energy projects, according to final regulations released by the...more
11/25/2024
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Energy Storage ,
Hospitals ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Interconnections ,
IRS ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
SEIA ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) announced on November 11 that it plans to join the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) extended day-ahead market, or EDAM, beginning in 2027. The market is slated to launch...more
11/19/2024
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CAISO ,
California ,
Department of the Interior ,
Endangered Species ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Impact Statements ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy