Tag: Solar Energy
Michigan Public Service Commission Sets Rates for Clean Energy
An order setting rates for renewable energy developers from Consumers Energy will create the certainty necessary to spur private investments and new growth in solar energy, while ensuring utility customers’ electricity rates don’t increase
North Carolina Bill to Expand Solar Development Signed into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed NC House Bill 589: Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina into law. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
North Carolina Bill to Expand Solar Development Signed into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed NC House Bill 589: Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina into law. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
North Carolina Lawmakers Receive Major Solar Accolades
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is honored to present both Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Rep. George Holding (R-NC) with the prestigious SEIASolar Champion Award, an honor bestowed upon entities or individuals who have helped strengthen s...
North Carolina Lawmakers Receive Major Solar Accolades
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is honored to present both Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Rep. George Holding (R-NC) with the prestigious SEIASolar Champion Award, an honor bestowed upon entities or individuals who have helped strengthen s...
Ohio Governor John Kasich Takes Strong Step Supporting Solar Energy
Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on Governor Kasich’s veto of House Bill 554, clearing the way for reinstatement of the state’s renewable energy standard.
Governor Cuomo Announces $3.6 Million Available to Help Low-to-Moderate Income Residents Access Clean, Affordable...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3.6 million in funding is available to increase access to solar energy in low- to moderate-income communities across the state. The funding will help affordable housing providers and community organizations ove...
Governor Wolf Announces Reopening of Solar Energy Program
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) recently reopened the Solar Energy Program (SEP) for applications, offering more than $30 million in loan funds to promote the use of solar energy in Pennsylvania. “The Solar Energy Program provides loans to for an array of solar projects, including facilities
Pearce Leadership on Solar Energy Issues
Congressman Pearce issued the following statement regarding the work done this Congress supporting solar energy: "In a state like New Mexico, energy is vital to our way of life. Whether that is oil, gas, wind, nuclear or solar - all are important to ou...
Governor Cuomo Announces Solar Energy To Power Belleayre Gore and Whiteface Ski Centers
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that the three state operated ski resorts at Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface Mountain have committed to using solar power to operate their ski lift and snowmaking operations
Cummings Joins Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Senior Obama Administration Officials to Announce Solar Energy and...
U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) today joined Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and senior Obama Administration officials to announce a new solar energy and job creation initiative in Baltimore. The initiative will provide Baltimore r...
OPIC to Support 20 MW Jamaican Solar Energy Facility
Florida-based WRB Enterprises to develop Clarendon solar photovoltaic facility $47 million OPIC loan catalyzes private sector support for White House Caribbean Energy Security Initiative
Bipartisan Efforts Help to Keep New Jersey Solar Installations on Track
If approved and signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie, bipartisan legislation approved this week by the New Jersey Legislature will help to keep New Jersey solar installations on track for 2015. The state is projected to add nearly 300 megawatts (MW) ...
Report: Solar Energy Benefits Vastly Outweigh Costs For Immediate Release
Homes and businesses with solar panels deliver more value to power customers and society than they receive through programs like net metering, a report said today, countering increasing complaints from utilities that solar homeowners don’t pay their ...
Nevada Climbs to No.2 Nationally in New Solar Capacity
Continuing its strong growth from 2014, Nevada ranked second in the nation in new solar capacity added in the first quarter of this year, according to the recently-released U.S. Solar Market Insight Report compiled by GTM Research and the Solar Energy ...
Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on Brief Filed Today on the Ballot Initiative Before the...
Attorney General Pam Bondi today filed a brief challenging the solar energy ballot initiative before the Florida Supreme Court and issued the following statement
Interior Department Approves First Solar Energy Zone Projects
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and create clean energy jobs, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the approval of the first three solar energy projects to benefit from the streamlined p...
Interior Department Approves First Solar Energy Zone Projects
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and create clean energy jobs, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the approval of the first three solar energy projects to benefit from the streamlined p...
Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project, Caps Strong Year for Renewable...
WASHINGTON, DC - December 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above strategy to expand domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact ...
U.S. REP. RON BARBER WELCOMES $6.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR SOLAR RESEARCH AT UNIVERSITY...
TUCSON - September 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed announcements that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $6.5 million in grants to the University of Arizona for solar-energy research.
U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS WALKS HER TALK ON SOLAR ENERGY
Arizona congresswoman installs solar panels on roof of her Tucson home to reduce electricity bill and increase energy independence. TUCSON, AZ - January 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, one of the leading proponents of solar power in Congress, this week had nine solar panels installed on the roof of her Tucson home – a project that is expected to dramatically cut her electric bill.
