Today, the ACC is expected to decide the future of Arizona net metering policies.  Based on the facts coming from the case, my hope is that the decision is based on actuality which showcase the benefits created by net metered solar energy.  Solar is a vital part of the energy portfolio and the ACC will have to look into the future.  Consumers will benefit by their foresight and more solar in Arizona!

News

• Reuters: Arizona weighs fate of key solar power subsidy
• Solar Industry: Why The Solar Sector Recovery Is No Bubble
• CleanTechnica: Global PV Installations Will Double, Hit Grid Parity By 2020
• Breaking Energy: Utility Of The Future Or Future Of The Utility?
• Greentech Media: California Closes In on Smart Solar Inverter Rules
• PV-Tech: Wuxi Suntech still owned by Suntech Power Holdings subsidiary
• ABC: Utility, Solar Company Battle Over Rooftop Panels

Opinions

• LA Times: Rooftop solar could generate jobs
• AZ Central: Has APS bought Gary Pierce’s vote on solar controversy?

Have a great day!

Yann

History repeating itself? Things are going well, at SPI and Powergen manufacturers are talking about a healthy backlog and some stability in pricing.  Hearing this makes me happy, it creates an industry outlook that spans more than a few weeks and allows everyone in the value chain to make sound business decisions.  Note to the cautious: keep pushing and taking those orders, set achievable expectations and build up your backlog.

News

• ClimateProgress: Arizona’s Largest Utility Quietly Renews ALEC Membership
• RE World: New Crop of Outlooks See Solar Outlook Brightening
• Solar Industry: NY’s Green Bank Addresses Distributed Solar Financing Dilemma
• Breaking Energy: I Shouldn’t Have to Pay for My Neighbor’s Solar
• Gizmodo: Solar Panels: Not Just Big Rectangles on the Roof Anymore
• Energy Collective: Renewable Energy: Breaking the Fixation on Fossil Fuels
• AZ Times: Former regulator calls on commissioner to stay clear of NEM vote

Opinions

• GTM: Mosaic’s Greg Rosen on the Future of Solar Crowdsourcing
• SolarPowerWorld: Boy, Was I Mistaken — Solar In Puerto Rico? Definitely Maybe

Have a great day!

Yann

Good causes come together sometimes, and it feels great to see it happen.  The White House honored CPF’s Nat Kreamer, not only for his great work but also because he was a decorated veteran, a fact I was not aware of.  In fact, I really enjoy hearing about veterans coming back after serving our Country and coming to work in solar.  If you have the privilege of being in a position to hire, hire a veteran.

News

• Greentech Media: Veterans and the Cleantech: The Opportunity of a Century
• The White House: Solar Power is a Force Multiplier for Us All
• Atlantic: The Next Big Innovation in Renewable Energy Won’t Be Tech
• REWorld: First Ever Women-Oriented Solar Survey Highlights Unveiled at SPI
• Bloomberg: Tea Party’s Green Faction Fights for Solar in Red States
• NY Times: Solar Power Begins to Shine as Environmental Benefits Pay Off
• Greentech Media: Your City Council May Be a Secret Climate-Change Hero
• Midwest Energy: Xcel, advocates at odds over Minnesota solar gardens rules
• Solar Novus: Evaluating PV Modules Beyond Safety & Qualification Testing

Opinions

• RMI: Big Business Wants Renewable Energy, But It Ain’t Easy

Have a great day!

Yann