A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
By Kelsey Misbrener Solar Power World
House Democrats push for increased solar incentives in budget package
Washington, D.C.
A handful of Democrats are working to include a new Production Tax Credit for solar projects in the budget reconciliation package currently being debated by the House of Representatives. The draft package also includes an ITC extension and direct pay for solar incentives.
DOE Secretary asks all U.S. mayors to speed rooftop solar permitting process
Washington, D.C.
Dept. of Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm wrote an open letter to all U.S. mayors asking them to adopt NREL’s SolarAPP+ instant online permitting process. Granholm wrote that SolarAPP+ is a rare, easy way to cut red tape and empower more residents to go solar.
DOE releases blueprint for massive solar energy expansion in the United States
Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Dept. of Energy recently published a study investigating the role solar power will play in the country’s urgent decarbonization. The department found that solar has the potential to power 40% of the nation’s electricity by 2035, but bold policymaking is necessary to reach that goal.
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