Ivan Penn
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From 4% to 45%: Biden Sets an Ambitious Goal for Solar Energy
The administration has offered only a broad outline of its plan, and many of the details will be decided by congressional lawmakers.
Hurricane Ida Exposes Grid Weaknesses as New Orleans Goes Dark
A new natural gas power plant, meant to power the city in an emergency, did not come to the rescue when the storm disabled eight...
California’s Plan to Make New Buildings Greener Will Also Raise Costs
A recent building code change for new construction could reduce emissions by requiring use of solar panels and batteries, raising prices in an already expensive...
California Solar Panel Mandate for New Buildings Advances
The state’s Energy Commission voted to require commercial and high-rise multifamily projects to have solar power and battery storage.
California regulators are voting on solar mandates for new buildings.
The state’s Energy Commission is considering a requirement for commercial and high-rise multifamily projects to have solar power and battery storage.
Sunrun Appoints Mary Powell, Utility Veteran, Chief Executive
Sunrun, the largest rooftop solar company, is hiring Mary Powell, who previously led Green Mountain Power, as it seeks to expand its energy offerings.