CALIFORNIA – Sales Tax Incentive Extended to Agricultural PV California provides a partial exemption of the state’s sales and use tax for farm equipment and machinery. The California State Board of Equalization recently issued a special notice clarifying…
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Revisions update the IREC ISPQ Standard 01022: we want your input
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is undertaking a revision process to update the IREC ISPQ Standard 01022 to improve the IREC Credentialing Program and ensure its validity to the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. The IREC Credentialing Program…
December 2012 Connecting to the Grid Newsletter
WHAT’S NEW AS OF DECEMBER 2012? Note from the Editor Island in the Storm: Solar power shines when the grid goes down In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and future superstorms that threaten to hit with increasing frequency, I…
Ohio PUC explores changes to net metering rules
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio recently requested comments on a set of draft rules, in Case No.12-2050-EL-ORD, regarding “a variety of net metering issues as well as the implementation of a standard market- based rate for electricity and capacity…
Georgia PSC approves major new solar initiative
On November 20, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) in a 5-0 vote approved Georgia Power’s new solar initiative — the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (“GPASI”). The initiative creates the largest voluntarily developed solar portfolio from an investor-owned utility. …
Louisiana PSC considers staff report on net metering
Earlier in March of this year, the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) sought comments on issues such as the costs associated with net metering, any cross-subsidization that may occur and whether third-party ownership should be allowed for net metering customers. …
ANSI Energy Efficiency Standardization Coordination Collaborative Seeks Participants to Help Develop Energy Efficiency Standardization Roadmap
New York, December 10, 2012: With its potential to fuel job creation, bolster energy independence, and fuel the U.S. economy, energy efficiency has been attracting a lot of well-deserved attention in recent years. However, realizing its full promise will require…
Looking for Solar Licensing Info? Let IREC’s Solar Licensing Database Help
With the continuing evolvement of licensing requirements for photovoltaic and solar thermal installers, IREC provides a valuable database of specific state-by-state licensing information. This important resource for policy makers, practitioners, consumers, and anyone else looking for solar licensing information in the…
News from DSIRE: 12/7/12
HAWAII – DOR Issues More Guidance on Renewables Tax Credit Because the rules for calculating Hawaii’s tax credit for solar and wind energy will change in 2013 (pursuant to temporary administrative rules issued last month), the Department of Revenue…
