News Tags: Solar energy
Renewable energy surges to 30% of U.S. power capacity, solar poised for major growth
Renewables were 99% of new generating capacity in June and 91% in 1st half of 2024
18 House Republicans urge Speaker not to repeal IRA
On August 6, 18 House Republicans, including Andrew Garbarino (NY), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR), and Erin Houchin (IN), sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging him to protect the Inflation…
In Northeast Ohio, hello to solar and storage; goodbye to coal
IRA funding will help a city shut down a very old power plant in favor of something cleaner.
Massachusetts aims to ‘adapt with the times’ with updates to solar incentive program
Proposed adjustments to the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target program encourage solar on buildings and parking lots and improve access for low-income residents.
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.
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…
Global photovoltaic installed capacity may reach 660 GW in 2024?
According to a recent report by Bernreuter Research, the PV industry is predicted to reach a total installed capacity of 660 GW by 2024.
Louisiana residents share similar views on fossil fuels and renewables regardless of politics
A new survey by LSU researchers reveals that an overwhelming majority of Louisiana residents support expanding renewable energy alongside fossil fuel production. Additionally, most residents feel the state government is…
EDP renewables acquires renewable properties’ community solar portfolio in Illinois
“Community solar installations bring energy independence and economic empowerment to towns across the country, and this portfolio will help us further support Illinoisans in their transition to a clean energy…
Renewables account for 99% of new electricity connected to U.S. grid in 2024
Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity for eight months straight: September 2023 through April 2024.
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