September 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Gavin Newsom rules that schools and farms cannot use their own solar energy production

California’s Governor rejected a bill that would restore a level playing field for schools, farms, and multi-family homes to go solar. September 30, 2024 California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again made a ruling in favor of the three major investor-owned electric utilities and against solar-supportive consumers in his state, rejecting Senate Bill 1374. The …

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Looking back, looking ahead

Policy / By Staff

pv magazine USA spoke with Sheri Givens and Paul Lau on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of RE+, which has evolved into the largest energy event in North America. SEPA has been a part of that evolution, partnering with SEIA on RE+ for the past two decades. Tell us about SEPA’s own evolution — …

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Import duties imposed on aluminum solar racking from 14 countries

Industry / By Staff

On Friday, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce made final determinations that producers in 14 countries — China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam — have sold, dumped and subsidized aluminum extrusions into the United States in violation of international trade rules. As a …

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California governor vetoes bill that would have reversed CPUC’s multi-meter solar rules

Industry / By Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation on Friday that would have allowed schools and apartment buildings to use solar energy they generate on-site, instead of having to buy it back from utilities. SB 1374, authored by state Sen. Josh Becker, would have reinstated rights that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) took away from properties with …

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Sunrise brief: California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies

Policy / By Staff

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Utah’s first floating solar project is complete

Installation / By Staff

Ameresco constructed the project on a holding pond operated by the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. September 27, 2024 Cleantech integrator Ameresco announced it has completed construction of the first floating solar project in Utah. The project was developed on a water holding pond operated by the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. “The …

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California Teleconnect Fund Makes Portal Enhancements for School and Library Annexes

News / By Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide, has made important improvements to its California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program application portal to allow schools and libraries to receive discounted services on eligible advanced telecommunication services at associated annex locations. The CTF plays a crucial role in …

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California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies

Policy / By Staff

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1006 into law, requiring utilities to evaluate Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) at least every two years in transmission planning. “SB1006 will unlock the cheapest generation for Californians and help the grid adapt to climate change,” said Julia Selker, executive director of the WATT Coalition. “WATT applauds Governor Newsom for …

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Solar could soon become the second-largest source of U.S. generating capacity

Industry / By Staff

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data in two new reports just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that the mix of renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) is now over 30% of total U.S. utility-scale electrical generating capacity. In …

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California storage installation licensing rule put on hold as trial continues

Industry / By Staff

A coalition of clean energy, consumer protection and environmental groups are celebrating a preliminary injunction ruling on September 26 that will halt enforcement of a California rule that would severely restrict solar contractors from installing and servicing battery storage systems. The rule, approved by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in April, prohibits licensed …

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Month: September 2024