Policy

The bill imposes stricter regulatory compliance on renewable energy developers and removes property tax incentives for large solar and wind projects. March 31, 2025 While renewable energy is soaring in the Lone Star State, a bill is before the Texas Senate that may hamper the state’s clean energy development. SB 819 would place additional fees, …

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The New York Renewable Energy Development Holdings Corporation will construct and operate the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Fort Edward, New York. March 31, 2025 The New York Power Authority (NYPA) used its expanded authority for the first time, acquiring full ownership of a 20 MW solar project in Fort Edward, New York. New …

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The legislation aims to limit the growth of energy storage in a state where a booming renewable market is lowering the need for natural-gas peaker plants. March 28, 2025 Texas Senate passed a bill that would require at least half of new power plant capacity come from dispatchable sources other than battery energy storage systems. …

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From pv magazine 03/25 Bright winter sun warmed a cool morning into a pleasant day in Greenwood, South Carolina, despite the threat of rain. On the last day of January 2025, around 80 attendees including state and local representatives, and community leaders attended a modest event in the small city to mark a big achievement …

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The executive order calls for expedited permitting along with funding and loans for mining projects that could serve the domestic manufacturing of energy storage, electric vehicle batteries, solar modules and more. March 27, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order to expedite domestic critical minerals production by calling on emergency powers to streamline permitting and …

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The New York Senate and House passed bills that require municipalities adopt automated permitting for residential solar installations. March 27, 2025 Two bills have moved forward in New York State that aim to streamline the residential solar permitting process. Senate bill 5781 and an identical Assembly bill 6270A require all municipalities with more than 5,000 …

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Despite rising tariffs on imports and a looming U.S. Department of Commerce investigation, American solar-grade polysilicon production is expected to keep pace with the growth of the domestic PV supply chain. March 26, 2025 From pv magazine 03/25 U.S. solar module manufacturing has grown fivefold since supportive legislation passed in 2022. Over that time, 70 …

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The first state to establish a community solar law is now considering, through Senate bill 2855, to end the program in 2028. Proponents of the program say that rolling it back would eliminate savings and drive energy costs higher. March 25, 2025 Minnesota has been ahead of the curve when it comes to clean energy. …

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From pv magazine 03/25 The second Trump administration is taking a tough approach to policy reform, not least with energy. The U.S. president has voiced support for an “all the above approach” while sloganeering “drill baby, drill” and calling for the end of the “EV [electric vehicle] mandate.” Trump is clear about his penchant for …

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If passed, SB 332 would improve ratepayer protections and make the Californian market more favorable to community solar programs. March 24, 2025 Proposed California Senate Bill 332, also known as the Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) Accountability Act, could have a “second-order impact” on the state’s solar deployment.   While it’s not designed to focus on solar, its …

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