Join Dr. Barbara L. Martin, Ph.D and Dr. Jerry Ventre for two pre-conference workshops at Solar 2008 in San Diego on May 3rd. Dr. Martin has worked extensively in the field of educational technology at all levels and specializes in instructional design, criterion-referenced testing, evaluation strategies in instructional technology, distance education, and instructional theory. Barbara’s ... Read More
Archive for March, 2008
Upcoming Pre-ASES Conference Workshops from Jerry Ventre and Barbara Martin
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Presentations from New Ideas in Educating a Workforce in Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
Sunday, March 30th, 2008The New Ideas in Educating a Workforce in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conference took place on March 19 and 20, 2008 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. Over 50 speakers shared their expertise and experiences with 300 attendees from Community Colleges, Technical High Schools, Training Centers and others from 33 states ... Read More
DOE Provides Up to $2.4 Million to Advance Solar Energy in 12 US Cities
Friday, March 28th, 2008U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman today announced that DOE will make available up to $2.4 million to 12 cities across the country selected as Solar America Cities, chosen for their commitment and comprehensive approach to the deployment of solar technologies and the development of sustainable solar infrastructures. These projects further President ... Read More
Wisconsin’s Solar Electric Systems Reach 1 Megawatt
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 1, 2008, Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, achieved a combined generation capacity of 1 megawatt (MW) with its 330th co-funded solar electric system. The 330 residential and commercial solar electric systems were installed with the help of Focus on Energy and have a combined value of $9 million ... Read More
ILLINOIS – ICC finalizes new net metering rules
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 19, 2008, the Illinois Commerce Commission tentatively finalized its net metering order (Case # 07-0483), and will forward its proposal to the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules for final comment and approval. Highlights: net metering trial period running from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009, with a maximum of 200 accounts ... Read More
ARIZONA – ACC issues proposed net metering rulemaking
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 20, 2008, the Arizona Corporation Commission posted it new rules for net metering in Decision 70194, Docket RE-00000A-07-0608. These rules are a slightly revised version of what the ACC staff proposed on December 17, 2008. The ACC has forwarded these rules to the AZ Secretary of State to open a notice of proposed ... Read More
VERMONT – Governor enacts RPS and net metering law
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 19, 2008, Governor Jim Douglas enacted S.B. 209, which: creates a state RPS goal of 25 percent by 2025; expands net metering up to 250 kW for all customer classes; increases the total capacity eligible for net metering to 2 percent of a utility‚ s peak demand; allows group net metering for farms; ... Read More
HAWAII – PUC permits expanded net metering at utilities
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 13, 2008, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission issued Order 24089 (Docket 2006-0084) which permits expanded net metering programs at the Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO) and Kauai Island Utility Coop (KIUC), but rejects the federal net metering standard. Both HECO and KIUC will increase the total allowable capacity of net metering on their systems ... Read More
COLORADO – Coop-Muni net metering law sent to Governor
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 7, 2008, the Colorado legislature passed (H.B. 1160), which addresses net metering at the state’s electric cooperatives and municipals. This bill is ready for Governor Bill Ritter’s signature. Details: net metering is permitted for systems up to 10 kW for residential and 25 kW for industrial/commercial customers; coop or muni can permit net ... Read More
UTAH – Governor signs expanded net metering legislation
Thursday, March 27th, 2008On March 17, 2008, Governor Jon Huntsman enacted S.B. 84 which will: expand the types of renewables eligible for net metering; increase the size of eligible non-residential renewables from 25 kW to 2 MW, or greater with PSC (or coop board of directors) approval; retain the residential size limit of 25 kW; allow credit carryover ... Read More
