Policy

The final rules for clean electricity production credit and the clean electricity investment credit provide clarity around what clean electricity technologies qualify for the credits. January 8, 2025 The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released final rules for clean electricity production credit (section 45Y) and the clean electricity investment credit (section 48E), also known …

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A recent report by American Clean Power finds that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will create millions of jobs, boost economic growth and have lasting impact on the U.S. economy.  January 7, 2025 An independent study by American Clean Power finds that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, delivers a 4X return on …

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The clean energy transition is about more than environmental benefits. It’s about creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and achieving energy independence. January 2, 2025 Today, with the evolving political landscape under the Trump administration, it’s more critical than ever for solar companies to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead with clarity and purpose. Resilience in …

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Falling solar module costs, a ramp-up in domestic manufacturing, backed up grid interconnection queues, high interest rates and shifting policies, trade policy enforcement, weather resilience efforts and more have guided the solar industry to where we stand today. December 31, 2024 Throughout the year, pv magazine USA provides regular news and analysis for the U.S. …

Major trends that shaped U.S. solar energy in 2024 Read More »

Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief product officer at Enphase Energy, a microinverter and energy storage company, expect demand for energy to continue its upward trajectory. “Demand for energy will continue to accelerate due to electrification, driven by electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and much more,” Belur said. “Renewables will be the most cost-effective and …

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The world lost a forward-thinking clean energy proponent, who 44 years ago recommended a solar strategy to move the U.S. toward energy security by using abundant, clean energy sources. December 30, 2024 James Earl Carter, Jr., born October 1, 1924, was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. He died …

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Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Empowering Rural America Program is available to rural electric cooperatives in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas. December 23, 2024 Awards of more than $4.37 billion through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program is intended to support at least 5,000 …

Rural electric co-ops receive $4.37 billion in clean energy funding Read More »

Anti-dumping, countervailing duties on battery materials could have serious effects on the EV and energy storage markets, as the battery material and manufacturing markets in the U.S. are still in very early stages. December 19, 2024 The American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP), a coalition of U.S. graphite producers, filed a petition for the imposition …

Antidumping investigation could more than double cost of U.S. EV battery, energy storage Read More »

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a nominal grid access fee for rooftop solar customers. The charge is a few dollars each month – but utility APS said it wanted the charge to be as high as $88 per month. December 19, 2024 The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted to approve the Grid Access Charge (GAC) …

Arizona rooftop solar customers will have a monthly fee added to their bills in 2025 Read More »

The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) industry is facing significant challenges due to a lack of clear testing and certification procedures. It says international consensus and the harmonization of certification processes will be crucial for widespread adoption of the technology. December 19, …

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