SEIA aims for solar to generate 30 percent of U.S. electricity by 2030, but urges political assistance
The United States solar industry raised its goals for generation this week, as the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported a push for solar to represent 30 percent of U.S. electricity generation within the decade. Previously, the SEIA had envisioned only 20 percent of that market by 2... Read More »Rocky Mountain Power files $50 million electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan for Utah
Utah-based Rocky Mountain Power filed for a $50 million electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment plan this week, which could bring as many as 100 extreme fast chargers to 20-25 sites around the state. The charging effort is part of the company’s new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Pl... Read More »JCP&L proposes plan to connect offshore wind to the power grid in New Jersey
Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) is developing a plan to connect clean energy generated by New Jersey's offshore wind farms to the power grid. In a proposal filed with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and PJM Interconnection, JCP&L outlined a program that would connect enoug... Read More »Rep. Demings introduces bill to boost solar energy manufacturing
U.S. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives on Sept. 22 to invest in U.S.-based solar energy component manufacturing. The bill, Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act, H.R. 5332, would provide funding to eligible entities for construction of new facilities t... Read More »Georgia Power rolls out program to help businesses acquire EV infrastructure
In an effort to increase electric vehicle adoption and, in turn, increase its viability, Georgia Power has launched the Make Ready Electric Transportation Program, which offers an avenue for businesses to apply for funding help with electric vehicle infrastructure. Under the program terms, Georgi... Read More »Ameren Missouri has $270 million available for utility bill assistance
Working in concert with local community action agencies, Ameren Missouri sought to get the word out this week that more than $270 million remains immediately available for utility bill assistance during the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the funding put up for help has thus ... Read More »Credit: ALLETE