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The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Board of Directors adopted a climate emergency declaration, committing to working toward the goal of delivering carbon neutral electricity by 2030. The utility said it has previously helped…

A survey by the state’s solar industry association revealed more than 100 complaints about interconnection requests. Minnesota solar installers say they are facing frustrating delays from the state’s largest utility despite new rules…

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today revised the rules for the its regulations governing qualifying small power producers and cogenerators under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to address the…

Last week, McDonald’s said that it had completed construction of a first-of-its-kind restaurant that will create enough renewable energy on-site to cover 100% of its energy needs on a net annual basis. The restaurant will be a learning…

With gathering the foremost solar photovoltaic brands in China, Solar PV World Expo, one of the largest and most influential PV trade shows in China, is a strategic platform not only for domestic and international manufacturers to display…

The state’s green bank hopes to inspire residents to help fund clean energy investments to combat climate change. The Connecticut Green Bank is offering residents a new way to personally invest in projects that confront climate change:…

Today, Sunrun and Vivint Solar announced that Sunrun will acquire Vivint in an all-stock transaction. Vivant Solar common stock will be exchanged for 0.55 shares of Sunrun common stock, representing a combined Enterprise Value of $9.2…

Last week, Duke Energy Renewables and Solar Energy International (SEI) announced a partnership to provide a scholarship fund for Americans who have experienced recent job displacement due to COVID-19. The scholarship fund will award…

Virginia is seeking to improve its impact on the environment with the Virginia Clean Economy Act. This act requires the state’s largest utilities to deliver electricity from 100% renewable sources by 2045 and includes a timeline for…

In January 2020, California became the first state to require all new houses to be built with solar panels. Today, Environment America is launching a first-of-its-kind campaign calling on states across the country to set similar standards…