Policy

Renewable energy developers and contractors have been anticipating the Treasury Department and IRS’s initial guidance on what is required to satisfy the prevailing wage and apprentice requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). To take advantage of these tax incentives, renewable energy developers and contractors must ensure their projects meet certain requirements, including paying a …

The clock is ticking on the IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements Read More »

The CSI program helps residents continue the fight against climate change by increasing the supply of clean energy, while bringing down the costs of solar generation. December 8, 2022 The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) established the Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) program, a new program designed to encourage grid scale solar generation in …

New Jersey boosts solar with new Competitive Solar Incentive program Read More »

A significant volume of solar cells and wafers made in southeast Asia by the largest solar manufacturers in the world, including Jinko, JA Solar, LONGi, Trina, may have the opportunity to legally avoid the tariffs. December 7, 2022 On Thursday, December 2, the U.S. Department of Commerce released their preliminary opinion (long version) that certain …

Even with tariffs in place, there’s still room for growth in solar installations Read More »

California deserves its shining reputation as an incubator of innovative environmental policies that protect our planet. But the Golden State is now at risk of dimming its own success. December 7, 2022 Leading the way on cutting carbon dioxide from electric utilities and automobile tailpipes, California has for years provided financial incentives that make clean …

Don’t let the solar lights go out in California Read More »

The unincorporated territory continually suffers from grid blackouts following the landfall of hurricanes. December 7, 2022 The Biden Administration has issued a request to Congress to fund a $3 billion buildout of rooftop solar and energy storage in Puerto Rico to make a more climate-resilient energy grid. The funds would be provided to the Grid …

Biden admin seeks $3 billion for rooftop solar and storage in Puerto Rico Read More »

The preliminary finding that solar companies are circumventing U.S. tariffs is not expected to have a tangible effect on solar component supply, according to TrendForce. December 6, 2022 On December 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a preliminary determination that companies in Southeast Asia are avoiding U.S. tariffs imposed on solar products that …

Solar anti-circumvention ruling will not damage short-term module supply, but UFLPA might Read More »

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Sunrise brief: Enphase to expand microinverter manufacturing in the U.S. Read More »

Oklahoma is a state with an abundance of sunlight, but limited solar incentives at the state level. December 5, 2022 Oklahoma is “where the wind goes sweeping down the plains,” with wind energy providing about 24% of the Public Service Company (PSC) of Oklahoma’s energy mix. However, despite strong levels of solar irradiance, the state …

50 states of solar incentives: Oklahoma Read More »

Charles River Associates sees challenges in datasets and definitions across all three areas of the Energy Community clause. Pending guidance from the Treasury Department has the potential to affect up to 20% of all eligible areas. December 5, 2022 Like many aspects of the IRA, the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) “Energy Community” clause – and …

Inside the IRA: Updated Energy Community maps and questions from Charles River Associates Read More »

The ruling is a mistake that the solar industry will have to deal with for the next several years, according to a solar trade group CEO. December 2, 2022 Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary determination that certain companies in Southeast Asia are circumventing Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) imposed on Chinese solar products. …

Commerce Department AD/CVD ruling calls for continued tariffs on solar imports Read More »