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U.S. community solar installations expected to more than double by 2028

The cumulative total of community solar installations is expected to reach 14 GW in the United States by 2028, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie. February 20, 2024 As of the first half of 2023, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported that over 5.8 GW of community solar had been installed across the …

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Raising consumer confidence critical to energy transition, finds EY report

Energy providers, government and the broader energy ecosystem must raise up the access, appeal and affordability of clean energy to help speed the transition to clean energy. February 20, 2024 EY, the global professional services network, released the Energy transition consumer insights report, which finds that only one-third of consumers say they take more actions …

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On the floor at RE+ NE 2024: Concrete racking, no caulk needed, basketball, and more

Even with the threat of heavy snow (that turned into a light drizzle), solar professionals flocked to the RE+ Northeast event in Boston’s Seaport district, for an expanded convention center floor hosting over 200 booths with thousands of attendees. The RE+ Northeast show, located in New England in February, has grown from its humble beginnings …

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Puerto Rico program to bring low-cost solar and batteries to 30,000 households 

Applications open February 22 for the DOE’s Solar Access Program for eligible single family homeowners in Puerto Rico. February 15, 2024 Residents of Puerto Rico can apply, starting February 22, for the Department of Energy (DOE) Programa Acceso Solar (Solar Access Program).  The program intends to provide up to 30,000 low-income households with low cost …

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California regulators approve $1.9 billion investment plan for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure 

The plan is set to create the most extensive charging and hydrogen refueling network in the country. February 16, 2024 The California Energy Commission has officially greenlighted a $1.9 billion investment plan to build out electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the state. The plan, which falls under the commission’s clean transportation program, …

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California introduces bill to reestablish rooftop solar net metering

Assemblymember Laura Friedman introduced a bill that would require the California Public Utilities Commission to consider the costs and benefits of rooftop solar and its non-energy benefits when designing net metering rates. February 15, 2024 California Assemblymember Laura Friedman has introduced AB 2256, which would require the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to fully consider …

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Survey finds 26% of battery storage systems have fire detection and suppression issues

The Clean Energy Associate’s survey also found 18% of the energy storage systems had issues with the thermal management system. February 15, 2024 Around 26% of energy storage systems that were inspected by Clean Energy Associates (CEA) during a recent survey showed quality issues connected to their fire detection and suppression systems, according to a …

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Puerto Rico program to bring free solar and batteries to 30,000 households 

Applications open February 22 for the DOE’s Solar Access Program for eligible single family homeowners in Puerto Rico. February 15, 2024 Residents of Puerto Rico can apply, starting February 22, for the Department of Energy (DOE) Programa Acceso Solar (Solar Access Program).  The program intends to provide up to 30,000 low-income households with free solar …

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