Despite political headwinds, the U.S. solar industry is thriving, with solar accounting for 84% of new electricity capacity in 2024—setting a record for any energy technology in the past two decades. A staggering 50 gigawatts of solar were installed last year, largely fueled by federal tax incentives. Why It Matters This growth underscores solar’s economic Read more about Solar Leads U.S. Energy Growth, But Policy Uncertainty Looms[…]

White House Clarifies Scope of Inflation Reduction Act & Infrastructure Law Funding Freeze January 23, 2025 – On Tuesday, the White House released a memorandum clarifying the extent of the recently announced freeze on federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), commonly known as the bipartisan Read more about Trump Halts Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding[…]

What Will Happen to Commercial Solar Tax Credits Under Trump 2025? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a key highlight of the Biden administration, allowed for large growth in clean energy investments benefiting Republican-leaning states, making full repeal highly unlikely under a Trump administration. Some IRA provisions, like consumer EV credits, may face early phase-outs or Read more about What Will Happen to IRA Commercial Solar Tax Credits Under Trump 2025?[…]

Electric Rates to Rise Due to Inflated Price at Capacity Auction ‘Capacity’ price spike signals ComEd supply price will spike in June 2025 The Impact of Electricity Capacity Auctions & How to Hedge with Solar Energy prices are set to rise sharply in 2025, and the recent PJM capacity auction results make it clear that Read more about Electric Rates to Rise Due to Inflated Price at Capacity Auction[…]

How Businesses Can Get Up to 50% in Solar Tax Credits For manufacturing facilities and large operations dealing with high energy bills, solar energy is becoming an increasingly smart option. Not only can it help slash energy costs, but recent updates to federal incentives mean you can now get back up to 50% of your Read more about How Businesses Can Get Up to 50% in Solar Tax Credits[…]

Repurposing Used Solar Panels Residents in Orange County have created their “Great Solar Giveaway 2024” event. Orchestrated by IDEAS For Us, an Orlando-based incubator for local eco-action projects, presents a chance for individuals and businesses to expand solar energy solutions using free used solar panels. By repurposing 5,808 partially used solar panels, (around 2.6 feet Read more about Repurposing Old Solar Panels in Orlando, FL[…]

The Surge of Rooftop Solar: A Decade of Exponential Growth In recent years, rooftop solar energy has emerged as a powerful contender in the quest for sustainable energy solutions. Despite its current representation of only 1.5% of electricity usage in the United States, the trajectory of growth in rooftop solar installation is nothing short of Read more about Report Shows 1000% Increase in Rooftop PV in the US[…]