NYSERDA launches Solar for All Program with release of RFP
05.24.2018
On May 23, NYSERDA issued its anticipated RFP for Low-Income Community Solar Initiative, aka Solar for All, program. Some key details from the RFP include… read more »
State PURPA Proceedings Proliferate as FERC, Lawmakers Consider Changes
05.23.2018
By: Ben Inskeep Rapid reductions in the cost of solar and wind energy have fueled renewed interest in recent years in the Public Utility Regulatory… read more »
FERC digs deeper into DER aggregations in wholesale markets
05.23.2018
On April 27, FERC issued a notice inviting comments by June 26 on the participation of distributed energy resource aggregations in RTO and ISO markets. An… read more »
Energy storage eligible for nifty new Wisconsin grants
05.23.2018
On May 1, the PSC issued a final decision approving, with modification, the 2018 Energy Innovation Grant Program eligibility requirements and budget. Notably, the PSC clarified… read more »
In addition to grid, D.C. to modernize energy vocabulary
05.23.2018
On May 4, the D.C. PSC issued a notice of second proposed rulemaking related to statutory definitions of key clean-energy terms, with comments due June 3.… read more »
Microgrid tariff, streamlined interconnection one signature away in Hawaii
05.23.2018
In early May, both chambers of Hawaii’s legislature passed a bill to establish a standard microgrid services tariff for IOUs. The bill requires the PUC… read more »
Michigan bill aims to revive solar compensation
05.23.2018
In late April, Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation that would allow DG customers with systems under 500 kW to qualify for retail net metering. Electric providers… read more »
Sweeping electric reform — including old-school PV rebates — pending in Missouri
05.23.2018
SB 564, a bill to radically transform utility regulations in Missouri, passed the legislature. If signed into law, these changes will: Allow electric utilities to… read more »