DC: RPS revised; solar permit fees set
09.25.2014
The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (B20-750) that makes permanent certain revisions to the District’s renewable portfolio standard and solar permitting process that were… read more »
PA: Resolution prompts study of wind energy’s impacts
09.25.2014
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has adopted a resolution (H.R. 925) directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the scale… read more »
PV incentives round-up!
09.17.2014
Solar PV incentive programs are notoriously tough to keep track of. Here’s a sample of recent developments: In Arkansas, SWEPCO, an investor-owned utility, is offering… read more »
MI: Another rate design proceeding brewing
09.17.2014
The Michigan Public Service Commission has directed Indiana Michigan Power to file a proposal that examines the cost allocation methods and rate design method it… read more »
MO: Utility proposes steep hike in fixed monthly charges
09.11.2014
Empire District Electric has filed a rate case application (Docket ER-2014-0351) with the Missouri Public Service Commission, seeking (among other things) approval to raise its… read more »
AZ: Rate case process, rate design for DG and NEM under consideration
09.11.2014
The agenda for an open meeting held by the Arizona Corporation Commission on September 9-10, 2014, indicates that the Commission planned to discuss, consider and… read more »
MN: Comments sought on VOST adder for community solar
09.11.2014
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has issued a call for comments (Docket No. 13-867) addressing the “appropriate adder to apply to a proposed value-of-solar rate… read more »
FL: Voluntary solar program approved, despite concerns
09.09.2014
The Florida Public Service Commission has issued a written order (Docket 140070-EI) approving FPL’s proposed three-year Voluntary Solar Partnership (VSP) Pilot Program. The PSC capped… read more »
FL: Last gasp for solar rebate program
09.09.2014
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has initiated a rulemaking to repeal the state’s long-dormant (and wildly over-subscribed) solar incentive program, pursuant to… read more »
NY: How much net metering capacity is left?
08.29.2014
New York’s investor-owned utilities recently filed net metering status reports with the state’s Public Service Commission. The reports, most of which were filed July 31,… read more »