Policy & Regulation

The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings

The Pentagon is one of 31 government sites that are receiving $104 million in Energy Department grants that are expected to double the amount of carbon-free electricity at federal facilities and create 27 megawatts of clean-energy capacity while leveraging more than $361 million in private investment, the Energy Department said.

Texas grid survives, thwarting NIMBYs, and companies turn to ‘greenhushing’ — This Week in Cleantech

01.19.2024

The new “This Week in Cleantech” podcast breaks down the biggest stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.

Major solar farm builder settles case alleging it violated clean water rules

01.18.2024

Swinerton agreed to pay the penalty and undertake mitigation measures for its alleged Clean Water Action violations during the construction of solar farms in the three states that began in 2016.

States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects

01.16.2024

More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions blocking large-scale renewable energy projects. The decisions come as some states implement ambitious goals requiring utility providers to generate 100% carbon-free energy by 2040.

The IRA turns two this year. What’s working and what isn’t?

01.15.2024

The IRA is solidifying economies built around clean energy, but more can be done to fully optimize the law’s incentives.

We need a lot more transmission. Here’s why it isn’t getting built

01.15.2024

Two decades after the arrival of regional grid operators in the U.S., experts believe they may be stifling the buildout of critical transmission infrastructure needed to support the energy transition.

High interest rates are a climate problem

01.12.2024

High interest rates are steering developers away from renewable energy-based infrastructure and slowing down investment into clean tech.

How utilities get their way, renewables impact home values, and China’s clean energy dominance — This Week in Cleantech

The new “This Week in Cleantech” podcast breaks down the biggest stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less….

Biden awards $623M to states, local governments, and tribes to build EV charging network

Grants being announced Thursday will fund 47 EV charging stations and related projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico, including 7,500 EV charging ports, official…

New year, new MISO? Renewables developers hope for progress in 2024

After a year of disappointing rulings, renewable energy developers look to 2024 for progress in the Midwest, writes contributor Rao Konidena. …

NREL scenarios project huge growth in solar/wind, lower emissions, more tax credits

The Standard Scenarios is one of several annually updated NREL products designed to support decision-makers in the U.S. electricity sector….

Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden’s 2030 goal, new report says

Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases declined by nearly 2% in the United States in 2023, even as the economy expanded at a faster clip, a new repor…

IRS launches free IRA and CHIPS pre-filing registration tool

The IRS is launching a free tool for utilizing IRA and CHIPS tax credits allowing for elective payment or transfer of credits….

First Solar to sell up to $700M in 45X tax credits

First Solar is selling up to $700 million in Section 45X tax credits to Fiserv, marking a first-of-its kind transaction in the solar industry….

A conversation with solar’s oracle, Jenny Chase

BloombergNEF analyst and author Jenny Chase joined Episode 71 of the Factor This! podcast to discuss her spiciest predictions for 2024….

Evolving regulations for wind turbine end-of-life

Representatives from Colorado are proposing that wind energy companies should be required to remove decommissioned wind turbines from leased land before becomin…