Does 112% growth in 2017 mean community solar has finally solved its complexity problem? Solar developers and utilities are moving into the sector fast, writing new rules as they go. Written by Herman K. Trabish, utilitydive.com, May 24, 2018 Utilities like big solar projects that they can own, and consumers like rooftop solar that they … Read more
New York Public Service Commission scraps net metering and approves new rates structure to value DER PV Tech, March 10, 2017 The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a new rate structure for distributed energy resources (DER) that is set to more accurately value and compensate for solar, while also boosting energy storage … Read more
How the REV initiative is changing the way New York utilities do business Utility Dive, July 9, 2015. Image credit: frankieleon Last week investor-owned utilities in New York submitted a raft of innovative “demonstration” projects as a part of the state’s Reforming the Energy Vision initiative. From community solar projects to efficiency marketplaces to microgrids, the … Read more
New program lets New Yorkers support renewable energy Washington Times, July 20, 2015. Image credit: Unsplash A new program will let New York residents subscribe to local renewable energy projects and get a credit on their utility bills for their portion of the energy produced. Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the Shared Renewables Program last week. The non-profit … Read more