The latest federal import data shows a dramatic swing from four countries whose U.S. solar imports are targeted by trade duties to two countries whose U.S. solar trade is unlitigated. April 11, 2025 The drumbeat for new trade cases targeting Chinese-backed solar imports is mounting in light of the fast-emerging solar-production hotbeds of Indonesia and …
Speculation on next trade cases focuses on Indonesia and Laos Read More »
Four Republican senators pen letter of opposition to wholescale repeal of energy tax credits contained within the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize renewable-energy manufacturing, development and use. April 10, 2025 In hopes of influencing negotiations about a pending budget-reconciliation bill, four moderate Republican U.S. senators this week publicly went to the defense of energy tax …
This expansion comes at a critical time for the U.S. solar industry with much uncertainty around supply chains and pressure to increase domestic output. April 10, 2025 Waaree Energies, a solar manufacturer based in India, plans to expand its module manufacturing capacity in the United States. The company’s initial U.S. manufacturing was announced in 2024 …
Waaree Energies to double its solar module manufacturing in Texas Read More »
After the federal government surpassed its goal for clean energy projects on public lands, a bill introduced in the House of Representatives sets this bar higher while keeping balance on the land’s conservation. April 10, 2025 A bill to promote the development of renewable energy projects while protecting and conserving public lands has been reintroduced …
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The fund supports solar installations for tribal, rural and low-income schools, municipalities and counties. April 9, 2025 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved House Bill 128, establishing a $20 million grant fund for solar energy and battery storage for tribal, rural and low-income schools, municipalities, and counties. The fund will issue planning and implementation grants to …
New Mexico establishes $20 million local solar grant fund Read More »
The plan could add 118 GW of solar to the PJM by 2040. April 9, 2025 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro is looking to bring an “all-of-the-above” approach to modernize the state’s energy plan by boosting the share of renewable energy buildout in the state. Among the plan’s initiatives is the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), …
Pennsylvania governor energizes Lightning Plan with ‘all-of-the-above’ approach Read More »
California has an electric bill affordability crisis. The Solar Energy Industries Association makes recommendations to address it. April 9, 2025 California has among the highest electricity rates in the nation, second only to Hawaii. The state suffers from an affordability crisis and electricity prices outpace inflation. According to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the …
Six ways for California to lower electricity rates Read More »
From ESS News In one of the biggest shake ups in global trade in history, President Donald Trump has declared sweeping levies on U.S. trading partners around the world. The new U.S. import tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all goods and higher rates for key trading partners, such as China, Malaysia and Vietnam, is expected …
What Trump’s tariffs mean for U.S. battery storage industry Read More »
A 5 MW community solar installation brings an average $14 million of economic activity into the local community and supports 100 jobs, according to a report by the Coalition for Community Solar Access. April 9, 2025 The report Economic Impact of Community Solar, released by the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), estimated that 1 …
Community solar projects generate $2.1 billion in economic impact Read More »
With California projected to fall two million installations short of its 2030 target, the bill aims to make installing heat pumps and HVAC systems faster and easier. April 9, 2025 A bill in the California Senate aims to streamline the California’s permitting process for heat pumps and create a certification program for contractors who install …
California introduces bill to accelerate heat pump adoption Read More »
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