The latest federal import data shows a dramatic swing from four countries whose U.S. solar imports are targeted by trade duties to two countries whose U.S. solar trade is unlitigated. April 11, 2025 The drumbeat for new trade cases targeting Chinese-backed solar imports is mounting in light of the fast-emerging solar-production hotbeds of Indonesia and …
Speculation on next trade cases focuses on Indonesia and Laos Read More »
Public entities like schools, local government buildings, public water treatment plants have until April 2026 to install and interconnect solar projects to secure more lucrative net energy metering rates. April 11, 2025 Public entities, including municipalities, schools, water treatment plants and more are quickly approaching a deadline to secure solar projects attached with far more …
California schools and municipalities need to move fast to secure solar net metering Read More »
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) has introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, legislation to responsibly phase out production and investment tax credits for wind and solar energy over the next five years. The legislation is cosponsored by Energy and Commerce Republicans Gary Palmer (R-AL), Randy Weber (R-TX) and Craig Goldman (R-TX). “Wind and solar are… …
Four Republican representatives propose phase-out of ITC for solar and wind Read More »
The Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in energy construction, applications for the $2,500 scholarship are due by May 30. Students can submit applications through the SkillsUSA website at skillsusa.org. The Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship is a five-year program that was established …
Energy construction scholarship deadline is May 30 Read More »
Solar energy additions to the U.S. grid are continuing their charge as the Energy Information Administration (EIA) revised its forecast to show more growth in its Short-Term Energy Outlook report. Solar is on an impressive growth ramp, reaching 91 GW of cumulative capacity by the end of 2023 and 121 GW by the end of …
U.S. total solar capacity to double over three-year span Read More »
Vesper Energy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10, 2025, to celebrate the commercial operation of its flagship energy project, Hornet Solar, which is now fully operational. The event marks a major milestone not only for Vesper Energy, but also for Texas as a national leader in solar energy production. Hornet Solar includes over 1.36… …
Vesper Energy cuts ribbon on one of the largest solar projects in the country Read More »
Four Republican senators pen letter of opposition to wholescale repeal of energy tax credits contained within the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize renewable-energy manufacturing, development and use. April 10, 2025 In hopes of influencing negotiations about a pending budget-reconciliation bill, four moderate Republican U.S. senators this week publicly went to the defense of energy tax …
As budget reconciliation rolls along, four additional members of Congress have penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune asking him to protect the IRA. The latest letter from Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-FL), John Curtis (R-UT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) follows a similar March 9 letter to the Chairman of the… …
New letter from GOP senators adds to pressure campaign to preserve the IRA Read More »
Florida municipal utility OUC recently celebrated the grand opening of the largest solar energy center in its history. The 149-MW project, located east of St. Cloud on two separate 600+ acre sites, will more than double OUC’s existing solar capacity. The addition of Harmony II and Storey Bend Solar Energy Centers brings the total capacity… …
Florida municipal utility OUC commissions 149-MW solar project Read More »
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) announced the completion and interconnection of the GWP Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project, a milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand its clean energy portfolio. The 184-kW system was interconnected on March 22, 2025, and will now contribute renewable energy to Glendale’s electrical grid. The Perkins Building Rooftop Solar… …
City of Glendale completes first solar array in planned 4.9-MW portfolio Read More »
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