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Southern Florida college to fill gap for more certified solar workers

St. Petersburg College recently partnered with the University of Central Florida’s Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), the first solar energy apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. June 5, 2023 Across emerging solar markets including the southeast states of Florida and Georgia, developers and turnkey service providers are struggling to meet the demand …

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Senate passes debt ceiling bill in mixed bag for energy and environment

Tucked into the bill were provisions to speed permitting for energy projects, undoing core elements of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). June 2, 2023 The U.S. Senate voted 63-36 to pass a bill to raise the nation’s debt ceiling in attempt to avert a debt default before Monday’s deadline.  While President Joe Biden had expressed …

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Minnesota PUC finds energy justice relevant to Xcel’s ratemaking process

Coalition of advocates urged PUC to address racial and wealth disparities in bill affordability, and they continue to push for more progress. June 2, 2023 Minnesota’s Governor Walz recently signed into law a new climate bill that aims for 100% clean energy by 2040. The state enacted its first net metering law in 1983. In …

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Additional guidance released for energy communities IRA tax credits

The Treasury, Department of Energy and Internal Revenue Service provide details on the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit program that makes available $10 billion in tax credits for energy communities. June 1, 2023 The U.S. Department of Treasury, Department of Energy and the Internal Revenue Service released final guidance on energy security and investments into …

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Strong policies expand the solar industry, creating more resilient future

Solar energy has become a significant player in the race to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to several factors. The cost of solar panels has plummeted in recent years, making them more accessible and affordable. Technological advancements have also made solar systems more efficient and reliable, enhancing their appeal as a sustainable energy solution. …

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Sunrise brief: Energy-insecure households in the U.S. pay 27% more for electricity than others

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Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing, in talks with Sunrun & Sunnova

In a recent interview with Roth MKN, Meyer Burger indicated that new guidance on the domestic content requirement, along with manufacturing incentives, have boosted their interest in manufacturing the solar cells for their 2 GW Arizona module factory. May 30, 2023 Meyer Burger is exploring pathways to manufacture solar cells in the United States. During …

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