IRS extends safe harbor provisions for renewable energy projects impacted by COVID-19 -
Renewables Now – June 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted extra time to renewable energy projects impacted by the...more
7/8/2021
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Senator Ossoff introduces solar energy tax credit legislation -
The Hill – June 22 -
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has introduced legislation that would grant tax credits for solar energy manufacturers at all stages of...more
U.S. solar installations soared by 46% in the first quarter -
CNBC – June 15 -
In the first quarter, solar installations soared 46% to more than 5 GW, according to a report by energy research firm Wood Mackenzie and...more
U.S. could create 600,000 renewables and energy storage jobs by 2030
PV-Tech – June 8
The U.S. could create between 500,000 and 600,000 jobs across the solar, wind, and battery storage sectors if it reaches 50 – 70%...more
Biden proposes more than $2B for clean energy infrastructure, $14B+ increase in climate spending -
Utility Dive – June 1 -
President Joe Biden's proposed 2022 budget calls for increased spending on climate mitigation,...more
Biden administration unveils offshore wind plan for California -
Los Angeles Times – May 25 -
The federal government plans to open more than 250,000 acres off the California coast to wind development, the Biden...more
Tesla seeks entry into U.S. renewable fuel credit market -
Reuters – May 12 -
Tesla is seeking to enter the multi-billion dollar U.S. renewable credit market, hoping to profit from the Biden administration’s march...more
DOE turns its focus toward equity with commitment to lowering solar deployment barriers -
Utility Dive – May 5 -
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to encourage deployment of more solar and...more
DOE releases over $8B in loans to modernize U.S. electric grid -
Associated Press – April 26 -
The federal government is making more than $8 billion in loans available as part of its efforts to improve America’s aging...more
Biden pledges to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 -
CNBC – April 22 -
On Earth Day, President Joe Biden pledged to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the latest push by the...more
4/27/2021
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Hundreds of U.S. and European companies and investors urge Biden to hike climate target -
Reuters – April 12 -
Hundreds of U.S. and European companies and investors, including Walmart, Apple, General Electric, and...more
4/21/2021
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Local governments set record for new renewable energy procurement in 2020, groups report -
Smart Cities Dive – April 5 -
Ninety-five local governments across 33 states procured 3,683 megawatts (MW) of new renewable...more
Senators introduce legislation to aid clean energy recovery -
Solar Industry – March 30 -
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Senator Martin Heinrich, D- N.M., have introduced legislation...more
Debate begins over updating California’s rooftop solar rules -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – March 15 -
Later this year, the California Public Utilities Commission expects to update the rules over how owners of...more
California’s latest demand-side emergency plan draws criticism from providers -
Greentech Media – March 10 -
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued the latest proposal to prevent rolling blackouts....more
Biden administration backs Trump on solar tariff suit -
Greentech Media – March 2 -
The Biden administration stood behind former President Donald Trump’s stance on solar tariffs in a Monday filing with the U.S. Court...more
State Senator Wiener introduces the Solar Access Act -
Solar Industry Magazine – February 22 -
California State Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, has introduced SB 617, the Solar Access Act. The proposed...more
3/1/2021
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Biden scraps Trump proposal to weaken environmental rules to build renewables in California -
U.S. News & World Report – February 17 -
The Biden administration said it would scrap a Trump-era proposal to weaken...more
Offshore wind farms could be California’s next big energy rush -
Courthouse News Service – February 11 -
As California continues to grow its renewable energy capabilities, Assemblyman David Chiu says the state must...more
2/16/2021
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Investors see green returns as renewable energy rises -
Associated Press – January 26 -
The future looks bright for solar and other renewable energy technology. FirstSolar, Enphase, and SunPower are among the...more
2/8/2021
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Biden aims to double U.S. offshore wind capacity in next decade -
North American Windpower – January 28 -
President Biden has signed an Executive Order that proposes to double offshore wind power generation in U.S....more
President Biden readies second batch of climate orders -
Reuters – January 21 -
Building on his executive orders signed on the afternoon of Inauguration Day, President Joe Biden will announce a second round of...more
Record 15.4 GW of utility-scale solar to come online in the U.S. this year, EIA says -
PV-Tech – January 11 -
A record amount of utility-scale PV capacity is expected to be connected to the grid in the U.S. this year,...more
California’s looming decision on grid reliability: expand supply or manage demand?
Greentech Media – January 5 -
California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale...more
1/12/2021
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Congress passes spending bill with solar, wind tax credit extensions and energy R&D package -
Bullet Greentech Media – December 22 -
The U.S. Congress this Monday passed a massive spending bill that includes $35...more
12/28/2020
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