California's recent decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reject a plan meant to advance community-solar-battery projects marks a significant setback for the state's renewable energy goals. The ruling favors privately-owned utility companies over the broader
The recent decision by the Louisiana Public Service Commission to allow industrial companies in Louisiana to source their solar power independently of traditional utilities marks a pivotal change in the state's energy landscape. Dissatisfaction among some of Louisiana's largest
One of the greatest obstacles to achieving global energy transition goals is the financial instability of electric utilities in developing countries, an issue highlighted in a recent World Bank report titled "The Critical Link: Empowering Utilities for the Energy Transition." The report
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed less than two years ago, is a landmark piece of legislation with profound implications for the energy sector in the United States. Through generous tax credits and strict regulatory mandates, the IRA serves as both a carrot and a stick, encouraging
The renewable energy landscape in Australia is evolving, and a significant milestone has just been achieved. On June 18, 2024, the Western Australia Government granted the first environmental approval under its Green Energy Approvals Initiative. This historic approval was awarded to the
The relationship between the solar industry and electric utilities is not set in stone; it's a dynamic give-and-take that continues to influence the energy landscape. As sunlight is harnessed into voltage across rooftops and vast solar farms, it's impossible to ignore the evolving
