Ohio’s SB 52 raises profile for upcoming workshops on solar siting issues
Upcoming workshops could lead to new rules for solar farms and other generation facilities, but a new law will soon let counties keep out projects that might otherwise meet state siting standards.
New York officials call on governor to revisit rate hike tied to controversial Brooklyn pipeline
Lawmakers asked Hochul to uphold the state’s climate law, which mandates greenhouse gas emissions cuts that benefit disadvantaged communities.
Long waits to connect to Xcel’s grid are stalling Minnesota solar projects
Xcel told one customer they would need to wait 15 years to connect their solar system to its electric grid. The utility says it’s working to improve its process, but some in the industry say legislation or an investigation is needed to fix the problems.
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