Month: June 2025

New Mexico opens $5.3 million commercial energy efficiency loan program

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The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced it is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose. Solar and electric panel upgrades are eligible for loans as part of a comprehensive energy efficiency project plan. EMNRD received $5.3 million from the U.S. Dept. of… …

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Thirteen members of Congress urge Senate to fix the One Big Beautiful Bill

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The Senate has an opportunity to “restore commonsense” and protect taxpayers, the letter states, calling on amendments to the bill that will unleash “the potential of U.S. energy producers, manufacturers, and workers.” The One Big Beautiful Bill, which narrowly passed in the House (215 to 214) takes a sledgehammer to clean energy tax credits, a …

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pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Understanding the solar installation process

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This pv magazine guide to home solar installations helps those who are interested in installing solar but need help making informed decisions. Here we provide insights from installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe who share best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere …

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California’s rooftop solar regulatory war wages on

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A case heads to the California Supreme Court, while another anti-consumer bill passes the House. Over the last few years, regulatory battles in California related to rooftop solar have turned into a prolonged war. The state’s residential solar installations crashed following a 2023 transition away from favorable net energy metering rates, and the decision is …

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House bill puts nearly 500 GW of solar and storage projects at risk

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Meeting the proposed operational deadline coupled with permitting delays and supply chain challenges means developers would have to rush to start and finish projects in 3.5 years. Cleanview quantifies the enormous amount of clean energy capacity at risk. After the House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in May, the Solar Energy Industries Association released …

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Nevada passes law to expand rooftop solar, investigate utilities’ pricing

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Amid allegations over NV Energy overcharging ratepayers for decades, Nevada passed two bills into law that will investigate how utilities pass power costs onto customers and expand access to rooftop solar. Nevada passed two bills that aim to expand access to rooftop solar for low- and fixed-income renters, and lower energy costs for all ratepayers …

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Solar and chip titan back in groove overhauling SunPower

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T.J. Rogers, founder of former Cypress Semiconductor is forging global strategic alliances and hunting acquisition targets to restore the SunPower brand to solar-business greatness. T.J. Rodgers is once again merrily ensconced in his high-stakes business groove – as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, a corporate fix-up specialist and a mergers-and-acquisition wizard. The 77-year-old Rodgers spoke with …

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Coldplay, Kardinia Energy roll out printed solar during concert at Stanford Stadium

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The rollout marks one of the largest live-event deployments of mobile solar today and offers a high-profile test for organic, ink-based photovoltaics.   When rock band Coldplay challenged Australia-based Kardinia Energy to design a mobile solar system that could travel the globe with their world tour, Kardinia didn’t start with traditional panels. They started with a wine …

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