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How Dalton, Georgia, went from Carpet Capital to Solartown, USA

This northwest Georgia community got in early on the national boom in cleantech manufacturing spurred by the climate law, and it's reaping the benefits.

By Julian Spector . 13 August 2024
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SunPower, a solar icon once valued in the billions, files for bankruptcy

The firm was at one time among the largest solar manufacturers in the country. Its descent into bankruptcy came after plenty of warning signs.

By Eric Wesoff . 6 August 2024
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Chart: Solar and wind overtake fossil fuels on the EU power grid

In a milestone for the European Union, wind and solar produced more electricity for the region than coal and gas did across the first half of the year.

By Carrie Klein . 2 August 2024
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Puerto Rico extended a key rooftop solar policy. Then came the lawsuit.

The U.S. territory adopted a law protecting its highly successful net-metering program through 2031. Now, a federal control board is challenging that decision.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 August 2024
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The climate law is helping bring solar to more apartment buildings

The tax-credit transfer markets created by the Inflation Reduction Act are boosting clean energy in tough-to-crack markets — like rooftop solar on multifamily housing.

By Jeff St. John . 30 July 2024
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This nuclear waste site could soon host a massive solar installation

The Hanford Site in Washington state, a radioactive relic of the Manhattan Project and Cold War, was selected by DOE to be outfitted with up to 1 GW of solar.

By Carrie Klein . 30 July 2024
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Churches are going solar and saving big thanks to the climate law

The Inflation Reduction Act is helping churches, synagogues, and mosques across the nation access the climate, cost, and reliability benefits of solar power.

By Jeff St. John . 29 July 2024
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Puerto Rico could soon build its biggest solar and grid battery plants

A new $861M Department of Energy loan guarantee would help finance 200 MW of solar and 285 MW of grid storage — a huge boost in renewable capacity for the island.

By Akielly Hu . 22 July 2024
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A new front in California’s solar wars: Who’s allowed to install batteries?

Climate groups are suing to block a state agency decision to limit battery installations to licensed electricians, saying it could harm contractors and consumers.

By Jeff St. John . 16 July 2024
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Minnesota creates new ombudsperson role to help connect solar faster

Solar developers have long complained about the state’s lengthy process for connecting to the grid. The ombudsperson will work to resolve disputes.

By Frank Jossi . 11 July 2024