distributed solar
Minnesota researcher studies how rural co-ops can build solar capacity
With support from a federal grant, Gabriel Chan aims to clarify the costs and benefits of distributed solar for co-ops.
solar
As Illinois begins shift from net metering, advocates say slow down
Solar advocates are concerned that the transition to a localized value-of-solar rate is happening too soon.
grid
Minnesota solar installers expect new standard to streamline interconnection
The state recently became the first in the nation to adopt a new national standard for connecting to the electric grid.
grid
Federal policy could unlock new value from rooftop solar and home batteries
A clean energy group’s report says distributed energy resources need better access to wholesale markets.
Michigan
Amid energy transition in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, what is solar’s role?
Critics says the Upper Peninsula Power Co. is promoting its own large solar project while discouraging rooftop projects.