Policy

In 2022, supply capacity constraints, rising costs, and severe weather events increasingly put the energy grid at risk. In 2023, local solar and storage offer a solution. April 4, 2023 The United States electricity grid is increasingly being pushed to the brink.  Rising electricity costs and demands create risks for millions of Americans. At the …

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Renewable energy developers received guidance from the Internal Revenue Service on an important Inflation Reduction Act provision. April 4, 2023 Renewable energy developers seeking to maximize their receipt of tax credits have now received guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a key provision that adds value to projects sited on “energy communities.” The …

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The Solar Neighborhoods Act aims to mandate solar power systems covering at least 80% of the site’s electricity usage, or at least 50% of a parking lot area, while also proposing EV charging infrastructure requirements. April 4, 2023 Rhode Island representative Jennifer Boylan has submitted legislation that would mandate the inclusion of solar power in …

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Canada’s federal government outlined a six-year investment tax credit this week that puts a 30% tax credit in place for solar, wind and energy storage projects deployed through March 2034. The Clean Technology ITC was included as part of the Canadian government’s March 28, 2023 Budget Day fiscal priorities, with the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy …

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A new website called IRAtracker.org clarifies how the Inflation Reduction Act is taking shape and being implemented across more than a dozen federal agencies. March 28, 2023 Signed into law on Aug. 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been widely praised for its landmark investment into clean energy and climate funding.  Based on …

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Net metering payments were slashed while a new efficiency incentive was also unexpectedly rejected. March 27, 2023 Another state has moved towards slashing payments to new rooftop solar customers, as North Carolina regulators voted to approve a cut to net metering. Net metering involves crediting customers on their utility bill for sending excess solar generated electricity …

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