{"id":101780,"date":"2023-04-03T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarpowerworldonline.com\/?p=101780"},"modified":"2023-04-06T07:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T11:32:45","slug":"the-solar-policy-scoop-april-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarpowerworldonline.com\/2023\/04\/the-solar-policy-scoop-april-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Solar Policy Scoop: April 2023
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Community solar may soon be a reality for Michiganders if bipartisan legislation passes.<\/p><\/div>\n

New Mexico reaches $10 million payout for 2022 rooftop solar customers
\n<\/strong>Santa Fe, New Mexico<\/em><\/p>\n

New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced it issued more than $10 million<\/a> worth of tax credit certificates to residents who installed solar energy systems on their homes in 2022. The Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program offers a 10% tax credit on solar installation costs up to a maximum of $6,000.<\/p>\n

Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers introduce community solar-enabling legislation
\n<\/strong>Lansing, Michigan<\/em><\/p>\n

Recently introduced bipartisan legislation would enable community solar development<\/a> in the state of Michigan. The bills would allow anyone with space \u2014 homeowners, small businesses, government buildings, schools and churches \u2014 to install and share a community solar project with their members or neighbors.<\/p>\n

More than 100 groups ask CPUC to delay NEM 3.0
\n<\/strong>Sacramento, California<\/em><\/p>\n

More than 100 environmental and social justice groups urged the California Public Utilities Commission to delay implementation<\/a> of its new net billing plan at a March meeting. The groups say the rollout should be paused until the CPUC can resolve issues raised in an administrative appeal for rehearing filed<\/a>\u00a0in January by the Center for Biological Diversity, Protect Our Communities Foundation and the Environmental Working Group.<\/p>\n

New California bill aims for more solar over parking lots and along highways
\n<\/strong>Sacramento, California<\/em>
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A new bill authored by California Sen. Josh Becker and sponsored by Environment California would encourage solar canopies over parking lots<\/a> and direct the state to plan for solar power along its highways. More than 60 environmental organizations signed a letter of support for this legislation, saying existing developed areas like parking lots and highways should be used to their fullest extent to capture solar energy.<\/p>\n

North Carolina Utilities Commission approves 3-year glide path for solar customers
\n<\/strong>Raleigh, North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n

The NCUC issued final orders<\/a> in its solar net-metering docket, which included a three-year glide path for customers to transition from monthly credits to a time-of-use rate structure. The order also directs Duke Energy to open a solar + storage program within 90 days, a move that SEIA said sets the bar for other states in the region to consider the benefits of these technologies for strengthening energy security in the face of extreme weather.<\/p>\n

SolSmart program plans to certify 500 new localities by 2027
\n<\/strong>Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The Dept. of Energy-funded SolSmart program announced new plans to add 500 new SolSmart designees by 2027<\/a>, doubling the total number of solar-friendly communities nationwide. The program is also adding a new Platinum designation that recognizes local governments for cutting-edge achievements in the deployment of solar, including initiatives like instant online permitting.<\/p>\n

Congressional Progressive Caucus starts task force to help accomplish IRA goals
\n<\/strong>Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal announced the launch of the Accelerating Clean Energy (ACE) Task Force<\/a>, which will be led by CPC Vice Chair Jared Huffman. The task force will develop a blueprint for quickly achieving the renewable energy benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other federal clean energy goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Mexico reaches $10 million payout for 2022 rooftop solar customers Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced it issued more than $10 million worth of tax credit certificates to residents who installed solar energy systems on their homes in 2022. 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