News Categories: Solar Legislation
Rhode Island passes new legislation to protect consumers from solar sales practices
New law requires solar retailers to register, and conduct criminal background checks.
Bipartisan senators introduce Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024
Clean energy organizations lauded the new legislation, whereas a conservation group strongly condemned the bill’s provisions related to fossil fuels.
Brighter Tomorrow Act paves the way for more solar investment in Maryland
The Brighter Tomorrow Act paves the way for increased solar investment in Maryland.
Massachusetts House passes bill to incentivize solar + storage deployment in the state
The bill includes measures to encourage new solar and storage installations, simplify state and local siting and permitting procedures, and tackle project interconnection issues.
Michigan gets right-to-solar – now you can tell your HOA to stuff it
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law that allows homeowners to install various energy efficiency improvements, including EV chargers, solar panels, heat pumps, and more.
Massachusetts Senate approves bill to expand reliance on renewable energy
Supporters claim the proposal will reduce utility bills by requiring providers to offer discounted rates to low- and middle-income consumers and allowing the state more flexibility in negotiating contracts with…
IEA says governments must act now or miss tripling renewables goal
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) emphasizes that countries must update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) now, with a clear goal of tripling renewable energy, or risk…
Colorado bill to optimize electrical grid for clean energy signed into law
This comprehensive legislation introduces a range of policy changes designed to modernize the local electric grid, promote proactive investments, and encourage the adoption of clean energy technologies.
Community solar legislation awaits governor’s signature in Alaska
Senate Bill 152, “Saving Alaskans Money with Voluntary Community Energy,” has passed the Alaska State Legislature and now awaits Governor Dunleavy’s signature to become law.
Colorado bill to modernize community solar program passes both chambers
“All Coloradans, regardless of income level or homeownership status, should be able to participate in the transition to renewable energy,” said Senate President Steve Fenberg, sponsor of SB24-207.
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