Hailed as landmark legislation, SB 783 empowers municipalities to speed permitting, raises net metering cap, supports a payment in lieu of taxes program and more. May 10, 2024 Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Brighter Tomorrow Act (SB 783) into law, making solar accessible to all, regardless of income. What the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is …
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Climate change and air pollution rank among the most pressing issues of our time, impacting public health, ecosystems, and global economies. The shift toward renewable energy has emerged as a pivotal strategy not only addressing environmental concerns but also promising a sustainable and economically feasible future.[1] Solar energy, with its vast potential and increasing accessibility, …
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Utility regulators in California on Thursday changed how most residents will pay for energy by adding a new fixed monthly charge and lowering the rates that apply to energy use. Officials said the shift would reduce monthly bills for millions of residents and support the use of electric vehicles and appliances that run on electricity, …
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Local news outlets are reporting that the zoning board for York County, South Carolina, has reversed its decision to allow Silfab Solar to establish solar cell and panel manufacturing operations in Fort Mill. Silfab had already chosen an existing warehouse off Logistics Lane to outfit with cell and panel assembly manufacturing equipment and was approved …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted May 9 to approve a controversial $24 monthly fixed charge on residential consumers who get their electricity from PG&E, SCE and SDG&E. The CPUC’s proposed decision recommending a $24 fixed charge for most households was released earlier this year. Under the proposed decision, consumers who are on California …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved a proposal to reduce the price of residential electricity through a new billing structure mandated by the state Legislature in Assembly Bill 205. This billing adjustment introduces a flat rate bill component and reduces the electricity usage rate. It lowers overall electricity bills on …
Trina Solar has initiated legal action against Runergy for unauthorized use of Trina’s TOPCon solar cell technology patents. “Legal action protects the integrity of Trina’s TOPCon technology,” said Steven Zhu, president of Trina Solar US. “At Trina, we embrace the power to safeguard our innovations and actively pursue those who compromise our intellectual property.” Trina …
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An uncapped average monthly charge of $24 will be added regardless of the amount of electricity used at home, sparking the ire of consumer advocates and energy conservationists. May 9, 2024 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has voted to approve a controversial electricity rate rule called the Income-Graduated Fixed Charge, enabling utilities to assess …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is re-launching a new California LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program that will continue providing critical communication services to foster youth across the state. This program underscores the CPUC’s unwavering commitment to fostering digital inclusion and socio-economic empowerment among California’s vulnerable populations. Program Highlights Connecting California’s Foster …
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