Month: April 2023

The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2023 edition of “The 50 States of Solar.” The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy, with a focus on net metering, distributed solar valuation, community solar, residential fixed charges, residential demand and solar charges, third-party …

Numerous states shifted to avoided-cost or time-varying net-metering programs in Q1 2023 Read More »

Another rooftop solar installation by Greenskies. Lowe’s selected Greenskies Clean Focus to provide a customized, structured solution for its large-scale, onsite solar energy deployment across a substantial portion of Lowe’s California operations. Under the partnership, Greenskies Clean Focus will design, construct, finance, own and operate rooftop solar energy systems on 52 retail stores and two …

Greenskies Clean Focus to install 48-MW solar portfolio for home improvement giant Read More »

Local construction nonprofit St. Johns Housing Partnership plans to harness solar energy to help power its main office and three of six apartment units for veterans, reducing financial burdens for inhabitants and promoting the use of solar energy in the community. The nonprofit anticipates its 21.87-kW solar portfolio to be installed in two parts: first, …

Florida organization plans solar project for homeless veteran housing Read More »

Demand IQ has announced the launch of Hero, a canvassing app designed exclusively for the solar industry to enhance the homeowner experience and help solar sales reps sell more projects. Hero generates personalized shade reports and qualification insights to deliver a better at-the-door experience, leading to more appointments and improved consumer education. “Hero gives sales …

Demand IQ releases sales canvassing app with “Solar Preview” Read More »

Summit Ridge Energy and Black Bear Energy have started construction on four industrial solar projects in Maryland. The sites, in Belcamp and Rosedale, total over 17 MW of rooftop solar that will be part of the Maryland Community Solar program. Developed and owned by Summit Ridge Energy and facilitated by Black Bear Energy, the projects …

Summit Ridge Energy begins construction on 17-MW Maryland community solar portfolio Read More »

Sunobi announced the launch of its new Utility vs. Battery tool to help customers make well-informed decisions about solar panel and battery options, while simplifying the sales process in California’s rapidly growing solar market. California has long been a leader in solar energy adoption, but as the state transitions to the new NEM 3.0 program, …

Sunobi releases Utility vs. Battery tool to help California contractors highlight NEM 3.0 savings Read More »

A community solar project by TurningPoint Energy in Maryland. Maryland State Delegate Luke Clippinger (D-Baltimore City) announced the passage of HB 908 on April 11, which, once signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore, will expand access to clean, reliable and affordable solar power for all Marylanders. The bill, cross-filed with SB 613 led by …

Maryland bill to permanently expand community solar awaits governor’s signature Read More »