January 24, 2025

Utility-scale Solar

The White House
House Passes IRA, Sends to Biden’s Desk
The U.S. House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the $740 billion package of tax, health and climate provisions for President Biden’s signature.
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Hearing Shows Solar Conflict in Sun-soaked Eastern Wash.
A proposed massive solar farm is stirring controversy in southeastern Washington, pitting farmers and unions against local officials and the region’s GOP.
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NY Scorecard Makes Way for Utility-scale Agrivoltaics
NYSERDA has expanded its Smart Solar Siting Scorecard to a point-based system for incentivizing Tier 1 project development with agrivoltaic strategies.
PJM
Dominion CEO: SCC Order for OSW Performance Guarantee ‘Untenable’
The Virginia Corporation Commission approved Dominion Energy’s OSW project, but the utility’s CEO said the capacity performance guarantee is “disappointing.”
Duke Energy
Duke Considering Sale of 3.5-GW Renewable Portfolio
Duke Energy put a “for sale” sign on its 3.5-GW commercial renewable business, saying it wants to focus its capital on regulated spending.
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Exelon, PPL Differ on Impact of 15% Corporate Minimum Tax
Exelon said the proposed 15% minimum corporate income tax in the Democrats’ energy and climate bill could impinge its cash flow, slow infrastructure investment.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
FERC NOPRs Would Require ‘Candor,’ Improved Accounting for Renewables
FERC issued rulemakings to impose a “duty of candor” in communications with FERC-regulated entities and set new accounting regulations for renewables.
The White House
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 1
The Inflation Reduction Act carries the same number as the Build Back Better Act, but its $670 billion falls far short of the original $2.2 trillion.
EESI
Industry Groups Explain IIJA Opportunities, Policy Gaps at EESI Forum
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $753 million to help hydropower dams improve their efficiency, safety and resilience, according to NHA.
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NextEra Continues to Shine Brightly
NextEra Energy announced strong second-quarter earnings, boosted by another stellar quarter of renewable energy development.

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