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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Analysis Shows Varied Renewable Energy Workforce
A new analysis details some of the job growth and employment demographics connected to the proliferation of renewable energy in recent years.
New Jersey Governor's Office
N.J. Boosts Storage, Community Solar Program Capacity
Two laws signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy aim to dramatically expand the state’s community solar and storage incentive programs as the state searches for new generation sources to help meet a predicted energy shortfall.
Shutterstock
IRS Guidance on Wind and Solar Credits Not as Bad as Feared
The Trump administration is tightening the rules on qualifying for tax credits on new wind and solar construction, but not as much as some feared it would.
Shutterstock
Hail Remains Costliest Risk for Solar Farms
Hailstones accounted for only 6% of incidents resulting in losses to solar panels, but those losses amounted to 73% of the total.
CAISO
Around the Corner: The Solar Duck Has Run Amuck, But that May Change Soon

The duck curve has landed in New England, not the sunniest of places, but it and California are by no means the only grids that will be greatly affected, says columnist Peter Kelly-Detwiler.

Nexamp
New York Caps Distributed Solar Funding Stream
New York’s distributed solar incentive program is ahead of schedule and under budget, so state regulators are reallocating some of its funding for other clean energy programs.
SPAN
PG&E Launches Virtual Power Plant, Microgrid Programs
Pacific Gas and Electric will meet some of this year’s summer electricity demand in California through a virtual power plant demonstration project that will include as many as 1,900 residential customers.
Brattle Group
Study Finds Considerable ‘Grid Flexibility’ Potential in New York
A Brattle Group study found that New York could achieve 8.5 GW in “grid flexibility” measures by 2040, saving consumers more than $2 billion a year.
EIA
Struggling NJ Solar Sector Evaluates Net-metering Reform
A more than 40% decline in New Jersey solar installation capacity from 2023 to 2024 has added to the debate over how to retool the state’s net-metering system to help advance the solar sector.
Internal Revenue Service
IRS Issues Low-income Clean Electricity Rules
Rules and guidance for the federal Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit have been finalized and will be published shortly.  

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