News Tags: Solar energy
Illinois moves to streamline residential solar permitting with new legislation
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to simplify solar permitting through automation, reducing delays and costs for homeowners while accelerating the adoption of rooftop solar.
Global electricity demand set to surge, with renewables poised to meet growth
Global electricity demand is set to rise nearly 4% annually through 2027, with solar energy expected to meet much of the increase.
AI-driven demand spurs sustainable data center growth
As AI drives growing computing demands, tech companies are increasingly incorporating solar, wind, and battery storage into data center developments.
U.S. solar manufacturing booms, but federal incentives face uncertainty
The U.S. solar manufacturing sector has surged to record levels, but its continued growth remains uncertain as federal incentives that fueled the expansion face potential policy changes in Washington.
U.S. Department of Labor approves national apprenticeship guidelines for solar industry
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has given its approval for national guidelines governing Registered Apprenticeship programs in the solar industry.
Farmers face growing land competition as solar energy expands
With the demand for renewable energy surging, policymakers, farmers, and energy developers are seeking solutions to balance agriculture and solar expansion.
Report highlights key trends in U.S. solar policy developments for 2025
As states refine their solar policies, 2025 is expected to bring further debates over net metering alternatives, community solar expansion, and the integration of energy storage into distributed solar frameworks.
Senate confirms Chris Wright as U.S. Energy Secretary
Wright, founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, a fracking company, was approved by a 59-38 vote, with support from all present Republicans and some Democrats.
Trump signs executive orders targeting energy policy and trade
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders outlining his administration’s priorities, with significant implications for energy policy and trade.
Coalition of attorneys general urges Congress to safeguard Inflation Reduction Act investments
The coalition highlighted the extraordinary promise of the IRA in supporting an equitable transition to a clean-energy economy while driving historic reinvestments in jobs and infrastructure.
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