I just read summaries of a panel of former utilty regulators that I found so interesting. In solar, I think there's a danger of utility regulators and solar contractors being at odds with each other. As with everything, understanding each others' perspective is the key to getting what you...

CALSSA just produced battery safety talking points to share with those concerned about battery safety issues post LA and Moss Landing (Vistra) energy storage fires. Understanding the Safety of Residential Lithium-Based Energy Storage Systems Main take-away: Battery safety concerns should not...

not sure where to post this. "made in America" will be a growing issue in the upcoming 4 years. this book (white paper) just post out by InterSolar & Canary Media has a good overview and resources for anyone working in the supply chain space: Built in America: Transforming the U.S. Clean...

What is the best source that you've found for current data on the solar labor force? Would love to hear any and all ideas on best ways to gather accurate data. Thnx

Please post updates on California SB 1374 - the bill that would fix the horrific CPUC decision ending VNEM. This latest article from Microgrid Knowledge has a great overview of the issues: California Microgrid, DER Communities Seeking Legislative Reversal of CPUC Net Metering Decision "If...

I'm seeing more and more people do the bulk of their solar system installation themself, and then hire an electriction for the final utility interconnect. I'd love to start a thread about tips and tricks for this type of solar system install approached. Looking forward to hearing from folks...

First of three disbursements from a total of $250 million funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law from DOE’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) program. The goal of the funding is to achieve President Joe Biden’s goals of a 65 percent reduction in...

CEBN webinar exploring DOE sponsored manufacturing opportunities, taking place on February 1 from 12-1 pm ET. The webinar will provide insights into funding opportunities such as MAKE IT Prize and Community Energy Innovation Prize and feature presentations from officials at the DOE's Office of...

DOE announced the 2024 SIPS funding program, which will invest a total of $6.5 million to support innovative and novel ideas in photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) that are riskier than research ideas based on established technologies. Learn more about the topics in...

Rocket Fund Information Session - February 9 Caltech's Rocket Fund is a granting pool that helps academic and garage innovators turn their technologies into commercial realities through financial support and connections to strategic partners. The fund offers $25,000-$100,000 in non-equity...

The Interfaith Solar Campaign was established to advance solar projects with faith-based communities. This initiative has evolved into a movement to advance creation care theologies and transform the energy economy. Through this campaign, congregations are provided with practical tools to...