SEPA COMMENT ON U.S. SENATE ENERGY BILL

Bill provisions could spur utility-clean tech industry collaboration

Steps in Massachusetts Pave The Way For State to Maintain Solar Leadership

Following is a statement by Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on Governor Bakers signing of compromise legislation to lift the cap on net metering in Massachusetts and on his decision to issue an emergency regulation extending the Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs):

UK solar power installations plummet after government cuts

Adam Vaughan for The Guardian:  The amount of household solar power capacity installed in the past two months has plummeted by three quarters following the government’s cuts to subsidies, according to new figures. A fall in solar power was expected following a 65% reduction in government incentives paid to householders, but the size of the drop-off will dismay green campaigners who want take up on clean energy sources to accelerate. Data published by the energy regulator this week shows there was 21 megawatts (MW) of small solar installed in February and March this year, after a new, lower incentive rate came into effect. By contrast, energy department figures show that for the same period in 2015, 81MW was installed.   Cont'd...

Report: North America Could Add 75 GW Of Wind Power By 2025

From North American WindPower:  According to MAKE’s latest wind power outlook for North America, unprecedented long-term policy certainty in the U.S., along with a new climate-conscious government in Canada, will enable nearly 75 GW of total wind power growth in the region from 2016 to 2025. The production tax credit (PTC) in the U.S. was extended in December 2015 as a multiyear phaseout and will support a total of 44.4 GW of wind power additions from 2016 to 2021. However, as the value of the PTC phases down after 2018, several drivers must align to sustain wind power growth in the U.S. At the sub-regional level, Texas will lead wind power growth from 2016 to 2018, followed by the Plains and the Midwest. Turbine technology advancement and balance-of-plant cost reductions will continue to drive down the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of wind power and offset a portion of the lost PTC value from 2019. This will allow wind power to maintain a substantial share of new power generation demand, despite attractive costs for natural gas power and rising competition from solar photovoltaics. Last year, the U.S. alone added nearly 8.6 GW of new wind energy generation.   Cont'd...

AWEA CEO statement on U.S. and China decision to sign climate accord

"This historic announcement shows the U.S. is in the market for climate solutions that work. Wind power is one of the biggest, fastest, cheapest ways the U.S. can reduce carbon pollution. Through deploying more wind energy, we can cut out a tenth of the nations entire carbon footprint by the year 2030 and keep more money in the pockets of American consumers while doing so.

Nevada net energy metering reform is cautionary tale for states

Increased consumer adoption of renewable-energy technologies has led to a rise in public utilities use of net energy metering (NEM), a model under which consumers who generate their own electricity earn credit for the power they sell back to the grid.

Study: Solar Impasse Costing Massachusetts Hundreds of Millions in Lost Revenue, Investment

New Vote Solar Research of Stalled Projects Puts Face on Impact of Legislative Inaction

DOE approves critical transmission project to deliver energy bill savings to more Americans

Connects lowest-cost wind energy to densely-populated hubs

New Poll: Solar Energy Could Push Independent Voters in Critical Swing States

Independent voters in key swing states would be more likely to vote for a Republican candidate who vocally supported solar energy, according to a new poll by Public Opinion Strategies.

Parliamentary ructions over Government treatment of solar power

Tories reportedly set to rebel to prevent VAT hike threat to domestic solar Lords vote against Government closure of key support for solar power Commons objects to Government SI to close key support for solar, triggering vote

VAT Silence Raises Hopes for Domestic Solar

Osborne green light for Smart Power 'lays foundation for solar future Lack of certainty for established renewables continues, while fossil boosted Perverse treatment of renewables under Climate Change Levy should end

Bipartisan Massachusetts Lawmakers Show Great Leadership In Pressing Pro-Solar Legislation

Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), applauding 100 members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for writing House leadership in support of legislation to assure strong net energy metering policies:

Solar Industry Applauds State of Oregon for Establishing a 50% RPS

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) enthusiastically applauded the passage of Oregons Senate Bill 1547-B, signed into law today by Gov. Kate Brown, and congratulated all of the groups that collaborated to get this landmark legislation across the finish line.

Advanced Energy Economy, Solar Energy Industries Association and Vote Solar Applaud State Senator Brandes and Representative Rodrigues for Giving Florida Citizens Opportunity to Weigh in on Growth of Solar Energy

Florida lawmakers show leadership by asking voters to remove tax barriers to solar in the Sunshine State

Wind power hails Oregon's move toward 50 percent renewable energy

Bill now moves on for Gov. Browns signature

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