Will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sign a balcony solar…
Apartment and condo dwellers of New York have long been unable to tap solar power at home to lower their energy bills. But that could soon change. Late last month,…
Solar and wind try to navigate Trump’s obstacle course…
“Those things really pushed developers to safe-harbor in 2025,” said Elissa Pierce, a WoodMac research analyst. “That’s why we’re seeing less of a push in 2026.” Still, not every project will meet the…
Solar beat coal on the US grid in May — a new milestone
This article is part of our “Chart of the Week” series. The U.S. just hit a big milestone: It got more power from solar panels than from coal plants in May. It’s…
Where does balcony solar stand in your state?
This article was originally published on April 6, 2026, and last updated on July 2, 2026. Balcony solar is one of the hottest ideas in renewable energy right now. Boosters say…
Ohio has blocked a lot of wind and solar. Its…
Only about one-third of those approvals were for permit applications filed after SB 52’s effective date. It’s not just solar and wind — Ohio has also stymied energy-efficiency efforts over…
In new attack on solar, lawmakers spread myths about…
Rumors have spread anyway. In August 2025, a public comment from a farmer opposing a project in Kentucky called Wood Duck Solar quoted the Potato Growers of Michigan statement. Potential contamination from the…
This AI tool helps community solar developers connect…
They launched the platform last year in Ameren Illinois’ service territory, and it is now available to developers in the service areas of more than 20 investor-owned utilities across eight…