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As electric vehicles' glamour grows, states need to guide utility leaders to absorb the cars into the grid. Wisconsin has made a start, according to this December 18 report.

The parent company of renewable generator Avangrid has offered to buy PNM Resources, broadening its footprint from Texas to New Mexico. (Note: One of CBEY's team members has provided consulting services to Avangrid.)

The Virginia Clean Economy Act, narrowly passed by both chambers of the state legislature, sets one of the largest energy storage targets in the country at 2.4 GW by 2035 and pushes state regulators to devise a carbon dioxide cap and trade program that complies with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Solar growth from the Virginia Clean Economy Act could create 29,500 direct solar jobs in Virginia, and tens of thousands of indirect jobs, according to a new study released today by a coalition of rooftop and shared solar companies and advocates.

A study by Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance identified two ways distributed energy resources can reduce costs: act as non-wires alternatives to avoid investment in tranmission and distribution ($2.45 billion over ten years), and decrease peak energy costs in the wholesale market which is worth $3.01 billion.

"Finally, the Sunshine State is living up to its name and taking steps to become a true leader in the solar revolution. A critical component of our just transition to renewable energy is ensuring that every Floridian can participate and benefit from affordable, clean, local solar power. That’s why we must extend the benefits of solar power to renters and people with homes that are not suitable for solar panels."

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it is garnering more support from solar stakeholders for its FPL SolarTogether, a proposed new offering for FPL customers that would be the largest community solar program in the U.S., pending regulatory review.

Governor Ralph Northam’s administration is exploring a possible alliance with the New York to finance projects.

Clean Energy Finance Forum

Between Neutral and Drive: Wisconsin Frames EV Rate Policies

A Bigger Footprint Across the Southwest

Virginia Approves 100% Clean Energy Legislation, Pushing State Toward 2.4 GW Storage, RGGI

Study Shows Virginia Clean Economy Act Could Create 29,500 Local Solar Jobs

Texas Customers Could Save $5.47 Billion With DERs, But Regulations Must Change

Community Solar a Key to Energy Equity in Florida

FPL Plans Nation’s Largest Community Solar Program; Includes Low-Income Focus

Virginia Looks to New York Green Bank for Possible Clean Energy Financing