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New Colorado Bill Would Expand Renewable Energy Standards
This bill increases the RES to 25% by 2020 for transmission cooperative electric associations that provide wholesale electricity and large coops that provide service to 100,000 meters or more, and eliminates the in-state multiplier for new electricity generation resources built in CO after January 1, 2015. For more information contact sbirmingham@seia.org
Editorial: Keep it clean
Ohio's clean-energy law is creating jobs, promoting advanced manufacturing and small business, diversifying the state’s power supply, improving public health by reducing pollution, and lowering utility bills.
Solar energy projects boom in Bay State
In Massachusetts, the state with the nation’s eighth-highest electricity rates, the residential solar energy market is gathering momentum.
At FGCU's solar-powered go-kart race, students combine sun and fun
Driving a solar-powered go-kart he helped build, Naples High junior Jon Baker pumped his fist and yelled at his teammates as he buzzed around the track at 30 mph.
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SEIA Statement: New York Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Promote Solar Energy
WASHINGTON – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today approved legislation allowing solar energy to continue its rapid growth in the state. The package of bills, all related to tax exemption of solar projects in New York, is likely to have a positive impact on the total amount of electricity derived from renewables in the state. The Solar Energy Industries Association ® (SEIA ®) applauded the new laws, which will keep New York’s impressive solar growth on track to achieve its renewable energy goals in the NYSun Program.
Massachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining
Today Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the 2012 Energy Act. Among other provisions, this comprehensive energy bill raises the cap on an important solar program called “net metering.” Most solar electric installations are connected to the grid and feed excess power produced to other utility customers; net metering rules gives customers credit for extra power they generate.
SEIA Statement on House Committee Approval of No More Solyndras Act
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act, by a vote of 29-19. Rhone Resch, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®), issued the following statement on the legislation:
SEIA Statement on House Subcommittee Approval of the No More Solyndras Act
Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power Subcommittee approved the No More Solyndras Act by a vote of 14-6. Rhone Resch, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®), issued the following statement on the discussion draft:
SEIA and LSA Statement on Department of the Interior Release of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Solar
Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Shannon Eddy, executive director of the Large-scale Solar Association (LSA), released the following statement today in response to the Department of the Interior’s release of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands:
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Department of Energy Launches New Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the launch of a new initiative today meant to strengthen American clean energy manufacturing and enhance U.S. competitiveness.
Solar in the Spotlight
Most of the attention may be focused on domestic oil and gas production, but it could be solar power that really helps the United States on its path to energy independence.
Ohio lawmakers take up wind, solar energy rule
Battle lines are being drawn over whether Ohio should scrap its renewable energy standard, which requires power companies to generate a portion of their electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind.
Apple now powering its cloud with solar panels, fuel cells
Apple’s massive solar panel and fuel cell farm are now live and providing clean power for its huge data center in Maiden, North Carolina. By the end of the year 60 percent of the power for the data center will come from these sources.
Solar Will Be Second-Biggest Source of U.S. Power Added in 2013
Solar power will be the second- biggest source of generating capacity added to the U.S. electric grid this year, according to Sharp Corp. (6753)’s Recurrent Energy unit.
