Oh Nevada. I’m somewhat entertained by the fact that the solar industry is whining about what NV Energy is doing but not getting political about it. I don’t mean argue policy but pick a political fight. There is total nonsense going on about energy savings and how people with solar shouldn’t get savings. In translation, it means that the utility is producing less electrons that it can add to the demand growth and build more infrastructure. I really hope that people drop the good guy act and throw our weight around. 80%+ support amongst both parties, solar should be a third rail for politicians except we don’t make them pay the price.
What’s the deal NY? I can think back to many years ago and someone is pitching me on the idea of solar in New York. When is it really going to pick up so people can actually get some things done outside of key projects that are pushed through the political arena? Someone please get the REV or whatever other policy the regulators want into the market.
Peak Coal? China just called the top of the coal market and is canceling 104 coal plants. The country was famously adding a coal plant per week Now that total coal usage is going down in China and the US will continue to decline, I think it is safe to say that coal consumption on a global basis will also reduce over time. Of course, we need to do more to eliminate those plants, and that is why we cover the importance of baseload solar/battery stations that can do exactly that.
What’s in an RPS. Every solar pro should be walking around with the latest DOE employment report. Solar and renewables are responsible for the vast majority of all job growth in the electric power sector. Solar is bigger than most other fossil segments, combined. 370k people spend time in solar and that is why Governors, who actually have to run the State and pass a budget, are looking at strengthening the RPS’s in their States. I’m sure some States will play politics and potentially try to reduce them but for the most part, RPS’s are looking good to Governors from both parties.
- Greentech Media: NV Energy Challenges Return of Net Metering, Citing Loss of $2.92M in Customer Savings
- PV-Magazine: Renewable energy advocates slam utilities for slow progress under REV
- Vox: China’s war on coal continues — the country just canceled 104 new coal plants
- Utility Dive: As Trump takes office, job growth is pushing GOP governors to embrace renewables
- Recharge News: Community solar soars under US SunShot Initiative
- Grist: Obama is spending another $500 million to fight climate change before Trump can stop him.
- PV-Tech: What’s on the new SEIA president’s to-do list?
- Treehugger: Simple solar-powered water purification system turns sewage water to drinking water in India
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Have a great day!
Yann