The U.S. Department of Treasury on March 22 issued guidance that further defined what qualifies as an “energy community” under the Inflation Reduction Act, clarifying where developers can site projects to qualify for the...more
3/29/2024
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A three-year effort to revamp California’s moribund community-solar market, spurred by state law and backed by solar industry groups, consumer advocates, environmental-justice organizations, labor unions, and the state’s...more
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will be conducting a regional environmental review of potential development activities on the five offshore wind lease areas off California’s central and north coasts....more
12/22/2023
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to ease environmental reviews for certain energy storage, solar, and rebuilt or upgraded transmission projects on federal land. Those types of projects — given their limited...more
12/5/2023
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Last Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a plan that will set the state on a course to adding 86,000 MW of new resources to the grid by 2035. That amounts to “more than a doubling of the...more
The Biden administration announced initiatives on February 22 to prepare states for floating offshore wind, which some say could revolutionize renewables on the West Coast. The plans from the White House, Department of Energy...more
FEMA plan sparks fears of renewables slowdown - E&E News – October 12 - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing stricter requirements for renewable installations to withstand natural disasters, prompting...more
California plan to combat climate change pleases few - PBS – June 24 The California Air Resources Board last Thursday opened a hearing on a plan for the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Board staff estimates it...more
FERC proposes expanded state role in effort to spur transmission development - Utility Dive – April 22 - State utility regulators would have a major role in regional transmission planning and determining how to share the...more
California lowers electric sector GHG target, directs procurement of more than 40 GW of clean energy resources - Bullet Utility Dive – February 14 - California regulators last Thursday approved long-term plans to ensure...more
CPUC delays vote on controversial rooftop solar proposal -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – January 21 -
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has postponed a vote on a controversial proposal that would...more
Biden's Build Back Better plan passes House of Representatives as Senate battle looms -
PV-Tech – November 22 -
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed President Joe Biden's Build Back Better act, which now moves...more
11/24/2021
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California gives nod to 3.2-GW electric transmission line project -
Renewables Now – November 9 -
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has given unanimous approval to the Ten West Link high-voltage...more
11/15/2021
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Congress approves $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with funding for transmission, hydrogen, and EVs -
Utility Dive – November 8 -
The U.S. House of Representatives last Friday approved a $1.2 trillion bipartisan...more
11/9/2021
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Biden administration launches new effort to help communities with energy transition -
The Hill – September 15 -
The U.S. Department of Energy is launching a new initiative aimed at helping communities transition away...more
Solar curtailment in California on the rise, EIA says -
PV-Tech – August 25 -
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) curtailed 1.5 million MWh of utility-scale solar last year, or 5% of its total...more
California PUC unveils draft plan for 'forward-thinking' distributed energy policy -
Utility Dive – July 27 -
California utility regulators last week issued a draft distributed energy resources (DER) action plan,...more
Historic drought to shrink California’s hydroelectric generation by 19%
Renewable Energy World – July 8 -
As a result of harsh drought conditions in California in 2021, the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects...more
7/12/2021
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Senator Ossoff introduces solar energy tax credit legislation -
The Hill – June 22 -
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has introduced legislation that would grant tax credits for solar energy manufacturers at all stages of...more
Biden administration unveils offshore wind plan for California -
Los Angeles Times – May 25 -
The federal government plans to open more than 250,000 acres off the California coast to wind development, the Biden...more
California’s latest demand-side emergency plan draws criticism from providers -
Greentech Media – March 10 -
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued the latest proposal to prevent rolling blackouts....more
California’s looming decision on grid reliability: expand supply or manage demand?
Greentech Media – January 5 -
California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale...more
1/12/2021
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FERC proposes transmission rating reform and upholds PURPA order -
Bullet Utility Dive – November 20 -
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last Thursday upheld its order overhauling its implementation of...more
11/30/2020
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U.S. solar group pushing Biden to end tariffs, extend subsidies -
Bullet Reuters – November 17 -
Top solar trade group, Solar Energy Industries Association (“SEIA”), released a list of policies it says can be enacted...more
11/23/2020
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California shifts $100M in behind-the-meter battery incentives to low-income communities -
Bullet Greentech Media – October 23 -
Amid massive wildfires, rolling blackouts, and the continued threat of large-scale grid...more
11/3/2020
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