Harris names clean energy advocate Governor Tim Walz as VP pick
The Harris-Walz ticket wins on climate, according to clean energy supporters.
Six states offer grants to help local governments automate solar permitting
Solar trade groups in Washington, Colorado and Minnesota advocated for grant programs to speed permitting for rooftop solar, using software such as SolarAPP+. Three other states also offer grants, with two requiring automated permitting.
Minnesota legislature passes energy infrastructure permitting reforms
The legislation removes key roadblocks to the development of solar, wind and battery energy storage.
Sunrise brief: IRA should incentivize steel solar frames, says report
Also on the rise: Minnesota sues GoodLeap, Sunlight, Mosaic and Dividend over dealer fees. Improving transmission planning. And more.
Minnesota sues GoodLeap, Sunlight, Mosaic and Dividend over dealer fees
The Attorney General claims these companies misled consumers about residential solar pricing, concealing inflated fees behind the federal tax credit and long-term contracts with low interest rates.
Suniva and Heliene partner to produce all U.S.-made solar modules
Under a three-year sourcing contract, Suniva will supply domestically manufactured solar cells to Heliene for incorporation into its solar modules.
Fire department nets 40% tax credit and $18,000 state rebate for rooftop solar
A fire station in Superior, Wisconsin will save on energy bills and cut emissions with solar.
Arcadia releases its first report on the state of community solar
The future is bright for community solar notes Arcadia’s report, as states have strengthened programs, federal legislation is increasingly implemented and billions of dollars are invested in solar projects for all income levels.
Transportation department testing dual-use solar snow fence
Pairing electricity production with snow drift barriers to protect roads is being evaluated by the Minnesota department of Transportation.
Building not your average dream home: The roof
A benefit to designing the roof for optimal solar production is the ability to plan for all the ventilation and plumbing to be on the north-facing side to both maximize system size and prevent any energy losses from shading.
