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Republicans could legalize community solar in Ohio soon, but with a caveat
Ohio lawmakers picked up legislation that ran out of time during last year’s session, this time changing the proposed “community solar” pilot to “community energy.”
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Wisconsin Republican lawmakers push for community solar bill after utility pushback
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are once again trying to pass community solar legislation that would legitimize community solar in the state. Community solar enables renters, homeowners and businesses to participate in solar without installing solar panels. The consumer subscribes to a portion of the electricity generated by a local community solar installation, receiving credits on
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New Yorkers remain firm in demands for 15 GW of renewable energy by 2030
NYPA closed its public comment period for its updated Renewables Updated Strategic Plan and the overwhelming majority of comments said the same: NYPA must build 15 GW of public renewable energy by 2030.
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State solar policy on the frontlines
Every odd year, every state’s legislative session align. In regulated energy markets, advocacy groups crusaded against utilities that were relentless to not lose any of their monopoly share to clean energy.
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Ecotopia net-zero community blossoms on former youth prison site
With nature on the forefront and a ban on fossil fuels, a new Michigan mixed-income community is equipped with solar, EV charging, geothermal heat pumps and sustainability in every detail.
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Sunniest state in U.S. turns its back on the sun
Arizona holds a Guinness World Record for “most sunshine” and holds no significant gas reserves. However, despite hundreds of objections, its commission voted to repeal its renewable energy standard, letting its utilities take the wheel and head back toward more gas.
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New York plots to keep solar on the burner while giving fossil fuels more gas
New York released the draft to its energy plan, setting course to solar’s long-term trajectory in the Empire State.
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Minnesota saves community solar program
(Published in pv magazine) Minnesota threw out language to repeal its community solar program from the state’s energy package. As one of the early community solar adopters, Minnesota’s success set the stage when other states began to consider implementing programs of their own. With lawmakers debating community solar programs across the country this year, advocates
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Why Pennsylvania’s efforts to legalize community solar might make a breakthrough
After nearly a decade of failed legislation, a coalition of community solar advocates are making headway in an effort to support community solar in Pennsylvania. Vote Solar’s Elowyn Corby spoke about what makes this year different and why they decided to feel comfortable when the bill was amended to include natural gas.
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Texas to require recycling of retired solar, wind projects
(Published in pv magazine) Texas lawmakers passed legislation that requires renewable energy facilities in Texas to recycle all components that are capable of being reused or recycled. HB 3228 would also require non-recyclable components to be properly disposed of. HB 3229 set reporting and financial assurance requirements for recycling facilities. This bill aims to address