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Sunrise brief: If approved, Ohio solar plant could be largest in nation

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Trade policy, supply chain murk waters for utility solar growth

A recent Wood Mackenzie report looks at trade, supply chain constraints, and equipment prices that curbed utility-scale solar installations. January 27, 2023 The full impact of the Inflation Reduction Act from the extension of the Investment Tax Credit for solar and the advent of a storage ITC has not created smooth sailing for the utility …

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Minnesota voting on 100% clean electricity today, 10% solar by 2030

The state’s new legislative body, now fully Democratic, is quickly moving bill HB7 through the legislature. The House is scheduled to vote on the bill today. January 26, 2023 The State of Minnesota is quickly moving toward legislating 100% renewable electricity for the state by 2040. The bill, “100% Clean Energy Standard” – HB7, is …

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Falling costs, 15 GW of US solar module production, and TOPCon trends

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contains $370 billion in spending for renewable energy and climate measures. The bill includes over $60 billion for domestic manufacturing across the clean energy supply chain. This historic level of investment is key to achieving American manufacturing independence and clean energy security. A recent report from Wood Mackenzie, Solar: …

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50 states of solar incentives: Illinois

The Illinois solar market was kick-started by the Adjustable Block Program, now called Illinois Shines, a capped program that offers significant solar renewable energy credits. January 25, 2023 Solar in Illinois practically did not exist until 2019, when the Illinois Shines program was introduced, creating richly valued solar renewable energy credits that pay residential and commercial …

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New Mexico law seeks solar on every roof, and an EV charger in every garage

Senator William Soules has filed SB 77, which states that all new homes must have an EV plug, and requires one watt of solar per square foot of heated home space. January 25, 2023 Senator William Soules of New Mexico has submitted SB 77 for consideration with the state’s legislature. The proposed law, which is …

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$10 Million prize to accelerate community solar in underrepresented communities

The U.S. Department of Energy launched the Community Power Accelerator to help deploy more community solar including support and best practices for developers. A Connect the Dots program will provides a resource hub to help teach the public about the benefits of solar energy. January 20, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s National Community …

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Sunrise brief: IRA to drive $114 billion in U.S. renewable energy investments by 2031

IRA to drive $114 billion in U.S. renewable energy investments by 2031, report says  The advanced manufacturing production (AMPC) credit and domestic content requirement (DCR) are key to spurring a more rapid U.S. renewable energy economy, Wood Mackenzie notes. Virginia governor kills Ford-CATL battery plant, calling it a “front for the Chinese Communist Party”  In …

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