Solar led record Q3 renewables installations in the US with 3.1GW
During the third quarter of 2023, renewables have installed a record 5.5GW of utility-scale renewable capacity, led by solar, according to ACP.
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Do Californians want solar and wind in their backyards? New poll says yes
According to a new poll, most Golden State voters would have no objection to a renewable energy project in their backyard.
Here’s how foundations are bringing solar to lower-income communities
Charitable foundations are using a variety of strategies to get solar panels for health centers, schools and other community buildings.
Education and health bodies in California warn against VNEM changes – “We all lose”
A coalition of School Board representatives, healthcare advocates and “climate leaders” in the North Bay area of California has spoken out against the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) proposal to alter the virtual net energy metering scheme (VNEM) in the state.
Los Angeles region to accelerate clean energy efforts in run-up to 2028 Olympics
LA-region city and other groups published a road map to hasten greenhouse gas emissions reductions in advance of the Summer Olympics 2028.
Cambridge community solar program shines: Aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
Cambridge, MA climate initiatives are significantly supported, offering benefits beyond renewable energy resources and energy efficiency.
Idaho Power customers speak against proposal to change compensation for solar energy
Idaho Power customers raise concerns over proposed changes to solar energy compensation and how it could affect their ability to pay for bills.
Six Flags Magic Mountain announces groundbreaking of California’s largest solar energy project
Six Flags Magic Mountain announced that they will be breaking ground on a new 12.37MW solar carport & energy storage system n CA.
US-made DC containers to be cost-competitive with China in 2025 thanks to IRA, says CEA
The IRA and its upstream incentives have led to a boom in manufacturing investments across clean energy including lithium-ion batteries and energy storage.
Sheep graze on Texas solar farms as renewable energy companies embrace agriculture
Agrivoltaics could help solar companies win over opponents who want to see the land’s former use maintained.