I'm sharing an interesting program offered by ABA for attorneys in cleantech: Powering Ahead: Perspectives on State-Level Energy Permitting Reform As the clean energy transition accelerates, state-level permitting reform has emerged as a key factor in scaling renewable energy projects while...

The CPUC is set to adopt new solar sizing rules for the SGIP, specifically for the Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE) Budget, which allocates $280 million for low-income households. Under the new rules, solar systems paired with storage must meet specific sizing requirements using the...

Implementing large-scale energy storage systems (ESS) effectively requires adherence to several best practices. Here are some key considerations: 1. Evaluate Technologies: Assess different storage technologies (e.g., lithium-ion, flow batteries, pumped hydro, etc.) based on performance, cost...

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Here's my recommended list: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Offers comprehensive data on energy production, consumption, and trends in renewable energy. Website: EIA.gov National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Provides datasets related to solar energy, wind energy, and other...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has significantly reshaped the U.S. approach to renewable energy, investing heavily in initiatives designed to promote clean technologies. While this has led to impressive growth in the renewable sector, new challenges are emerging—most notably, the escalating...

I'm gathering materials for an article that I'm writing on what I think is the most important policy issue in solar right now: ending the monopoly utility. The topic name is borrowed from a recent podcast I listened to on this issue on the Energy Transition Show podcast. The interivew is with...

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Join the movement to advocate for accurate bill savings estimates for solar customers in California. The CPUC just issued Draft Resolution E-5330 with the its updates to the Inputs and Assumptions used in Bill Savings Estimates, to be Included in California Contractors State License Board Solar...

A very important point related to AB 2143 is, as follows: A Rule 21 non-export tariff does not have to comply with CA's new prevailing wage AB 2143 requirements. Eg., when commercial customers do not attempt to interconnect under the NBT or NEM tariff, then the state prevailing wage...

I think one of the biggest things the Biden's Administration has done is passage of the IRA. In particular, their work on cleaning up the heavy US manufacturing sector should be better appreciated and utilitized. Glad to see some press starting to pick it up - Current Climate: $6 Billion To...

I'm a big fan of all Barry's shows.

Wondering if anyone has been to ASES' Solar 2024 conference before and/or is going next Month... It would be my first time attend an ASES conference. I'm wondering if the cost is worth it. Might be a good time to go to DC...

Interesting thread topic to start. It would be nice to see more detail specific California's CCAs as to how each one handles this issue. I remain skeptical that CCAs are not just in direct competition to solar companies and solar owners.