November 25, 2024

Solar Power

Appalachian Power Company
Virginia SCC Approves Appalachian Power’s 2023-2024 RPS Purchases
The Virginia SCC approved Appalachian Power's purchases under the state renewable portfolio standard for the next fiscal year.
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Va. SCC Orders Dominion to Suspend Unapproved DER Interconnection Rules
The Virginia State Corporation Commission ordered Dominion Energy to suspend new interconnection rules it implemented without seeking the regulator's approval.
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NV Energy Proposes to Convert Valmy Coal Plant to Gas
NV Energy wants to convert its last coal-fired power plant to a gas-fueled facility, as the utility continues to be plagued with cancellations and delays of planned solar projects.  
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Dems, Enviros Seek Fast Action on Michigan Rooftop, Community Solar Bills
Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists are hoping for swift approval of legislation to give Michigan residents better access to rooftop and community solar.
NYSERDA
NYSERDA Backs Inflation Adjustments for Renewable Projects
The lead agency in New York’s clean energy transition has come out in favor of inflation adjustments for renewable projects under contract but not yet under construction.
Save Our Ridges
Large Wind and Solar Farm Panned by Washington State Locals
Many residents believe they do not have a voice in the fate of a controversial proposed wind turbine farm south of the Washington city of Kennewick.
IISD
Report: G20 Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $1.4T in 2022
Global investments in renewables are more concentrated not only in developed countries but also in developed technologies. Solar PV and onshore and offshore wind are accounting for almost 97% of investments.
Constellation Energy Corp.
Contentious Commentary on Zero-Emissions Path in NY
In New York's strained pursuit of clean energy, every stakeholder seems to back renewables but none want their constituency to bear the cost.
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Commerce Department to Reimpose Tariffs on SE Asian Solar Manufacturers

The Commerce Department's ruling highlights the conflict between U.S. solar industry's ambitious targets for market growth and its ongoing dependence on China for key components.

California Energy Commission
CEC: California Renewable Use Rose Sharply in Past Decade
Natural gas made up the largest share of California’s electric generation mix in 2022, but solar is accounting for a growing percentage, as the state works toward 100% clean energy by 2045.

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