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Aberla to rollout solar PV as part of new partnership with Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council

Published: 15 Feb 2022, 17:44 Aberla is aiming to rollout 300kWp through the partnership with Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council. Image: Aberla. Aberla Energy has announced a new partnership with Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council, to provide solar PV across social housing and commercial premises. It will form part of the ‘Low Carbon Barrow Programme’, which is looking to …

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California NEM 3.0 Proposal: CPUC set to impose highest solar tax in the country

By Chris Crowell December 13, 2021 View Profile It happened: the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposal that will create the highest solar tax in the country and hugely reduce the bill credit solar customers get for selling electricity back to the grid. The proposal will be on the CPUC’s January 27, 2022 Voting …

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CPUC To Hold Workshop on Implementation of NTSB Safety Recommendation

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a virtual workshop to discuss the implementation of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Safety Recommendation for utility natural gas pipeline projects, facilities, structures, and infrastructure. WHEN: January 13, 2022, 1-4 p.m. WHERE: Remote access via webcast or phone only: Live webcast with English or Spanish captions: …

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California regulators propose raising fees on owners of rooftop solar systems.

California regulators on Monday proposed requiring people with rooftop solar panels to pay more of the costs of operating the electric grid, a plan that some supporters of clean energy argued could greatly reduce the incentive for new residential installations. The proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission would impose higher utility fees on people …

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Glasgow Airport unveils plans for largest Scottish airport solar farm

Published: 4 Feb 2022, 11:28 The solar farm will generate enough power for the airport campus and neighbouring businesses. Image: AGS. A c.15MW solar farm is to be developed for Glasgow Airport, with the intention of it being operational by summer 2023. The 30-acre onsite ground-mounted solar farm is in the early stages of development …

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CPUC Penalizes SCE for 2017 – 2018 Wildfires

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved penalties and permanent disallowances against Southern California Edison (SCE) for violations related to the ignition of five 2017 – 2018 Southern California wildfires. Under a proposed settlement with the CPUC’s Safety and Enforcement Division (SED), SCE shareholders will pay a $110 million penalty to California’s General Fund, …

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Solar power advocates slam new California proposal to reduce subsidies

California regulators on Monday proposed significant changes to the state’s solar incentive program in a move vehemently opposed by industry advocates. The new policy would reduce payments granted to solar customers for the excess power they generate — a policy known as net-energy metering — and also add monthly charges for customers. These changes would …

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Solar Energy UK calls for long-term structural reforms in response to price cap

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the new measures to support households amidst the price rises in parliament. Image: Eric Hossinger. Solar Energy UK has called for long-term structural reforms to accelerate the growth of renewables in response to the increase in the energy price cap. Ofgem yesterday (3 February) unveiled a 54% increase in the energy …

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CPUC Approves Energy Storage Contract for SCE

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to ensure summer energy reliability and support a healthy environment, today approved an energy storage contract for Southern California Edison (SCE) to come online by August 1, 2022. The CPUC authorized SCE to enter into a $1.226 billion, 537.5 megawatt (MW) engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance …

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California proposes big changes to rooftop solar incentives

California officials want to slash payments for rooftop solar power, saying the changes would help the state achieve 100% clean energy while keeping the lights on, preventing electricity rates from rising and encouraging people to install batteries. But solar executives are furious with the changes, saying they would backfire and crater a thriving industry. The …

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