No issue has driven more comment from readers than last year’s net metering debate in Massachusetts. It appears that this may be true again. The Senate and the Governor have proposed plans which include a proposal to come up with a new program to replace the SREC incentive. The ITC cliff is ahead and many are banking on the market mechanism of the SREC to save the MA market even in a downturn of the ITC. Last year came down to the wire, but I would be surprised that the legislation doesn’t get a long term outlook on the solar market this year.
- WWLP: Critics argue Baker’s solar legislation will slow growth
- Orlando Sentinel: Florida’s rival solar-energy initiatives report funds for ballot proposals
- Bloomberg: China Advised to Double Solar Goal to Fill Nuclear, Hydro
- Des Moines Register: Alliant reverses stance that hindered solar projects in Iowa
- Renew Economy: AGL says still not enough policy certainty for large-scale renewables
- PV-Tech: MNRE urges Indian institutions and government ministries to take up rooftop solar
- Clean Technica: Australians Prefer Renewables – 84% Say Solar Their Ideal Energy Source, 69% Wind
- PV-Magazine: Japan – First nuclear reactor gets turned back on
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Have a great day!
Yann