Policy
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers push for community solar bill after utility pushback
Community solar advocates are hoping third time’s a charm as Republicans work on a new community solar bill, revamping it with considerable changes. Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are once again trying to pass community solar legislation that would legitimize community solar in the state. Community solar enables renters, homeowners and businesses to participate in solar […]
California required new hardware for dynamic pricing, and manufacturers built it
As California works to launch opt-in dynamic pricing of electricity that favors low-cost renewables, three manufacturers now offer 73 models of a type of price-responsive device. For dynamic pricing of electricity to work in California, devices that can respond to price signals must be available. The first set of such devices is now on the […]
Republicans could legalize community solar in Ohio soon, but with a caveat
Ohio lawmakers picked up legislation that ran out of time during last year’s session, this time changing the proposed “community solar” pilot to “community energy.” In a battleground state’s Capitol, Republican persuasion for community solar legislation might seem like a twist from typical in party lines. But Ohio’s lawmakers have been working on the legislation […]
U.S. solar trade barriers take their toll
The United States has stepped up its use of tariffs on international trade partners, alongside the removal of many renewable energy incentives. Most imports from China are now subject to 30% tariffs and other barriers, along with further measures specific to solar products. InfoLink’s Alan Tu examines key changes in US policy and their likely […]
State solar policy on the frontlines
For a couple months every two years, every state’s legislative session align, and this year, energy policy dominated many states’ sessions. In regulated energy markets, advocacy groups crusaded against utilities that were relentless to not lose any of their monopoly share to clean energy. From pv magazine RE+ Special Edition T.R. Ludwig, CEO of Brooklyn […]
Industry creates model legislation to streamline rooftop solar permitting, grid connection
Draft legislation from Solar and Storage Industries Institute and SEIA provides policymakers with a framework to reduce delays with interconnection and permitting processes for households and businesses. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar and Storage Industries Institute created a research-backed model for legislation designed to support access to rooftop solar and meet growing […]
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more. One big bad bill for solar projects The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is loaded with negative measures for the U.S. solar industry. What does the bill mean for solar project development over the coming years? […]
The steel supply crunch threatening U.S. solar ambitions
With U.S. domestic steel mills booked solid through 2025, a sudden doubling of tariffs on imported steel has created a critical bottleneck for American industries. The move, which hits specialized Indian steel particularly hard, is now delaying projects for builders and renewable energy developers who rely on steady, affordable supply. The American steel market has […]
A tightened U.S. solar trade environment
Tariffs, foreign content restrictions, and antidumping and countervailing duty investigations have reshaped the landscape for imports of solar components and manufactured products. From pv magazine RE+ Special Edition Imports are a huge portion of the U.S. supply of solar, but new laws are attempting to swing the pendulum in order to drive more domestic manufacturing. […]
Why are Illinois public schools missing the solar boom?
Patrice Flynn, a director who helps administer the Illinois Shines program, spoke with pv magazine about the barriers schools face when adding solar installations, and what can be done to overcome them. Illinois tends to school other states when it comes to its solar incentive programs Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All. The state’s […]