Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced the soft launch of its community solar marketplace earlier this month. A new online marketplace for community solar is aiming to connect project developers and potential subscribers in nine states, bringing down costs and helping to accelerate community solar development. Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced a soft launch of the … [Read more...] about Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions
Michigan solar ruling could expand the role of residential energy storage
Susan Bilo / NREL Workers install rooftop solar panels. State regulators dealt a setback to solar developers last month, but some think it could become a blessing in disguise. A disappointing ruling for Michigan’s solar industry last month likely nudged the state closer to a potentially “game-changing” tipping point in the economics of distributed … [Read more...] about Michigan solar ruling could expand the role of residential energy storage
Commentary: North Carolina is poised to be a leader in offshore wind. Voters are ready to seize the benefits
Ken Lund / Flickr / Creative Commons The flag of North Carolina flutters in the wind. Katharine Kollins is the president of the Southeastern Wind Coalition. The pandemic’s impact on North Carolina’s economy is shining a light on the state’s need to pursue new and diverse industries that not only expand existing businesses but also create new investment … [Read more...] about Commentary: North Carolina is poised to be a leader in offshore wind. Voters are ready to seize the benefits
Proposals to prohibit natural gas bans may threaten cities’ clean energy goals
J. Stephen Conn, David Casteel / Flickr / Creative Commons The Missouri and Kansas state capitols. In Kansas and Missouri, critics say the “energy choice” legislation is in direct conflict with cities’ commitments to transition from fossil fuels. Kansas and Missouri may become the next states to block cities from banning natural gas, with hearings on … [Read more...] about Proposals to prohibit natural gas bans may threaten cities’ clean energy goals
Connecticut regulators want to pay utility customers to sync storage with demand
Dennis Schroeder / NREL A home battery inverter set up. A proposal by the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is designed to drive the deployment of 580 megawatts of energy storage capacity by 2030. Connecticut utility regulators are proposing the state’s first electric storage program, hoping to get batteries widely deployed to serve both as emergency … [Read more...] about Connecticut regulators want to pay utility customers to sync storage with demand