Arizona Forecast: Rate Cases on the Horizon
Arizona is ground zero for the national net metering debate with five separate utility proposals to the Arizona Corporation Commission to make changes to the successful crediting program for rooftop...
View ArticleLocal Officials Call for California to Extend Net Metering
Today, the Fresno Bee ran a heartfelt op-ed authored by Fresno City Council President Oliver Baines, calling on the California PUC to help Fresno build on its recent solar success by extending net...
View ArticleVote Solar Applauds Mass Governor Baker for Prioritizing Solar Bill, Urges...
Momentum Builds for Lifting Net Metering Cap and Continuing to Deliver Solar Savings, Jobs, Health Benefits to the Commonwealth August 7, 2015 – Boston: Vote Solar applauds Governor Charlie Baker for...
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CA Utilities Want to Replace Net Metering With… What?
Recent filings at the CPUC make it crystal clear that California’s big utilities want to put savings for future rooftop solar customers on the chopping block. It has been evident for years that many...
View ArticleSolar Wins in Colorado!
This week, Colorado regulators decided to preserve the state’s successful net metering program, one of the most important policies for empowering families, schools and businesses to go solar....
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Tribal Communities Join the Fight for Solar Progress in California
We continue to be inspired by the many different voices who are speaking up in support of a brighter, stronger solar-powered California. Yesterday, Native American tribes from across the state joined...
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Hundreds of Concerned Californians Protest Utilities’ Anti-Solar Proposals
Today nearly 400 Californians gathered at PG&E headquarters to protest a recent proposal from the utility that would stall continued consumer solar adoption, putting local jobs, public health...
View ArticleArizona Puts the Brakes on APS Solar Fee Increase
We have a sunny update from Arizona where regulators at the ACC rejected an unjustified new solar charge that had been proposed by the state’s major utility, APS. The Commission also rightly decided...
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More than a thousand Californians took to the streets for solar — and it was...
More than 300 rooftop solar supporters rallied in downtown Los Angeles yesterday, the third protest this month against anti-solar proposals from the California’s major utilities. The rallies have seen...
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Meet Pamela and Cassie …
I spent this week talking with Pamela and Cassie — two of the many reasons that we’re fighting for solar in Nevada. Pamela is a long-time resident and now Mayor Pro Tem for the City of North Las...
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Tell Massachusetts Legislators: Let Solar Grow!
Thank you for taking the first step! Legislators are dealing with several issues right now and we don’t want your message on the solar cap to get lost in a flurry of emails. Please take one more...
View ArticleWe made history!
Coalition Delivers 130,000+ Signatures to CPUC In Support of California’s Successful Solar Net Metering Program Labor, Consumer, Justice, Faith, Environmental, Business & Health Organizations...
View ArticleNM Regulators Reject Separate Rate Class for Solar
The same blazing sun that makes Southern New Mexico famous for its eye-watering chile also gives the area incredible solar potential. El Paso Electric (EPE) Company tried to squash that potential with...
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Don’t Let the Sun Set on Massachusetts Solar!
We are rallying to keep solar shining in Massachusetts! Massachusetts legislators have less than a week left to decide whether the solar industry will be open for business and thriving across the...
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Thousands of Residents, Civic, Business Leaders Demand MA Legislature Expand...
Media release: November 16, 2015 State House Rally Delivers Clear Message to Stalled House, Senate Leader Boston – More than 100 activists and solar power supporters rallied at the State House today...
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Diverse Groups Urge Nevada Regulators to Protect Solar Rights
Media release — November 16, 2015: Advocates, Students, Faith Leaders and Community Groups Join Together to Support Nevada’s Solar Net Metering Program, Highlight Policy’s Shared Benefits Las Vegas: A...
View ArticleTell Gov Brown to #ActOnClimate by Acting on Solar
California’s Governor Brown is traveling to Paris for to push global leaders to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Let’s make sure he knows that climate leadership starts by keeping the way clear...
View ArticleNew York REVs Up for 50% Renewables
Good news from New York today where it’s been reported that Governor Cuomo will be pushing to make his impressive 50% by 2030 renewable energy goal the law of the land. This is exciting continued...
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Sunshine, pumpkin pie, and you.
With Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on all has happened over the last year and to thank you for all you’ve done to support and strengthen our work. Solar is energy...
View ArticleNew CA report: most rooftop solar being installed in middle-income neighborhoods
A new California analysis confirms what may of us in the solar space already know, but utilities frequently deny: that rooftop solar is no longer primarily being installed by the wealthy, but by...
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