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July 4, 2024

Solar Power

Encore Renewable Energy
Study: Solar Land-use Estimates Overstated for Low-carbon Future
A new Berkeley Lab study estimates that the land needed for utility-scale solar is dramatically lower than previously thought.
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Legislators Gear up to Reconsider Maine Generation Authority Bill
The Maine Generation Authority bill would create a state-run entity that builds renewable generation and is modeled after the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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Conn. Advocates Seek ‘Upgrades’ to 2008 Climate Law
Environmental advocates in Connecticut want to update state climate laws to follow the lead of neighboring states in the Northeast.
Wines of Washington State
Dueling Bills Have Different Takes on Wash. Siting Council
Two Washington bills seek opposite outcomes for the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.
DOE
DOE Initiatives to Rev up $1B in Community Solar Savings
Jennifer Granholm announced at the National Community Solar Partnership's Annual Summit the DOE's latest initiatives to widely deploy community solar.
SEPA
Overheard at USEA State of the Energy Industry Forum
The U.S. has a diverse range of energy resources, and all are critical to the nation’s clean energy future, said industry reps speaking at a USEA conference.
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California PUC Postpones Net Metering Plan
The California Public Utilities Commission won't take up a highly controversial rooftop solar plan on Jan. 27, as expected, after an outpouring of criticism.
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California PUC Takes Heat on Rooftop Solar Plan
The CPUC heard hours of public testimony on its proposal to cut subsidies for rooftop solar as movie stars, a billionaire and an NBA legend weighed in.
NextEra Energy Resources
Solar Developer Objects to New York DEC Analysis
A NextEra Energy subsidiary developing a 180-MW solar project in New York is urging the Siting Board to reject the DEC’s project description and analysis.
OneEnergy Renewables
Inslee Approves 80-MW Goose Prairie Solar Farm
Gov. Jay Inslee approved the 80-MW Goose Prairie solar farm to be built in Central Washington.

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