Ali Zaidi

New York's solar surge 🌞 is powered by the Inflation Reduction Act, state incentives, and a relentless push for renewable energy. 💪 The state has already installed almost 5.7 GW of solar - just shy of its 2025 goal. And with 3.4 GW more in the pipeline, it's poised to exceed that target. 📈 What's fueling this solar boom? Generous incentives that can cover 70-90% of project costs, plus solar systems that pay for themselves in about 10 years. 💰 The benefits are clear - greener energy, lower utility bills, and a healthier planet. 🌳🌍 But the real power lies in individual action. As one expert says, "Does it really make a difference if I put panels on my roof? And the answer is, unequivocally, yes." Ready to go solar and do your part? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #NewYork

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I appreciate the leadership of Abby Hopper and Solar Energy Industries Association pushing reform on siting, permitting and transmission now as it is critical to the energy transition. https://lnkd.in/dgTrFZiU  

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How #FERC's new #TransmissionRule #Order1920 could have a big impact on the South: "The new FERC transmission rules bring much needed transparency and rigor to the existing planning process, which has been in place for over a decade and failed to produce much in the way of results, particularly in the South...Unlike much of the country, the Southeast lacks a regional transmission organization or an organized wholesale energy market, which take much of the planning and pricing out of the hands of utilities. Clean energy advocates say this has caused the South to lag behind when it comes to infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy. FERC’s new transmission rules were welcomed by advocacy organizations including the Clean Energy Buyers Association and the Southern Renewable Energy Association."

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For anyone looking for a quick, accessible overview of the new tax incentives available under the IRA for solar, check out the Power Hour webinar we hosted a couple weeks ago! One of the better explanations of how these all fit together that I've seen.

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Check out our thoughts on FERC’s landmark Order No. 1920 and the key takeaways for clean energy and energy storage companies. 

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Check out the latest on #cleanhydrogen!

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We’re pleased to share Paolo Mastrangelo's latest article in Utility Dive, where he examines the implications of the new bipartisan permitting reform deal. This legislation is expected to accelerate clean energy initiatives by reducing regulatory barriers and fostering cross-party collaboration. Read more at the link below to understand why this reform is a pivotal development in American energy policy. #Bipartisanship #PermittingReform https://lnkd.in/e5ugdsGA

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Read our short article evaluating the federal Joint Statement on voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). Pros: endorses well-functioning VCMs. Cons: unclear how critical co-benefits are toward a reputable VCM ecosystem?

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✅ Cutting-edge tax incentives for green power manufacturer - the underlying issue driving the current dispute in the solar industry. ✅ The launch of the "American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act" - Could this be a setback for Chinese solar manufacturers operating in the U.S.? ✅ Solar power's ongoing growth - an impressive annual rate of 22% over the last decade, cementing its place as a major player in the U.S. renewable sector. In this hotly contested debate within the U.S. Solar industry, the spotlight shines on the tax credits offered through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Designed to promote U.S. clean energy manufacturing, these tax credits have unexpectedly triggered a dispute, with Chinese module manufacturers potentially in the line of fire, as lawmakers put forward the 'American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act.' The key issue? This proposed legislation could potentially prevent foreign solar manufacturers operating stateside from benefiting from these subsidies. However, while this battle unfolds, it's important to keep sight of the bright future ahead for solar power. It's expected that solar will be the leading renewable technology on the grid by 2023, making its excellent average annual growth rate of 22% over the last decade even more significant. To keep our solar industry thriving, we must ensure our policies continue to protect our home-grown interests without stunting the growth of solar companies. And don't forget, when it comes to solar investing, the first step is finding a reliable, knowledgeable solar company to guide you through. For more information on selling solar virtually across the USA visit www.tstpros.com. 🌞

Today FERC opened a new rulemaking proceeding on Dynamic Line Ratings! Julia Selker, Executive Director of the WATT Coalition, said: “WATT is pleased FERC is working to identify where inaccurate line ratings are creating unjust and unreasonable rates and developing policy to correct that.” Transmission constraints cost customers billions of dollars every year by blocking the delivery of the lowest-cost generation. Utilities can use Dynamic Line Ratings to measure, rather than assume, line capacity. This will often increase throughput while ensuring safe system operation. https://lnkd.in/ghTDDht9

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🌞🌬️⚡ Energy developers in the U.S. are eager to build new solar, wind, and battery projects like never before! According to a report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, proposed projects totaling 2.6 terawatts are in the interconnection queue, double the size of the entire existing U.S. electrical grid. 🌍💡 📈 Clean energy is the fastest-growing source of electricity in the country, but there's a bottleneck slowing down the process. The U.S. needs to build more power lines to carry all the new electricity and accelerate the transition to a carbon-free grid by 2035. 🚀🔌 🔎 Discover more about the interconnection queue and the challenges of clean energy expansion in our latest article. Let's power a sustainable future together!

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The New York Public Service Commission is conducting its Biennial Review of the Clean Energy Standard, which drives the state's renewable energy procurements. Reply comments on the Draft Review were posted this morning, and final approval of the Review could come as soon as December 2024. What to watch for: - Changes to Tier 1 bid evaluation, with more focus on project maturity - Increased attention on procuring onshore wind - Aid to legacy small- and mid-size hydro facilities and more: https://lnkd.in/dTid_das

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PJM has published an addendum to its paper, Energy Transition in PJM: Flexibility for the Future, to provide supporting information and context for the assumptions used in the study’s analysis. The addendum was developed as a companion to the fourth phase of PJM’s ongoing effort to assess the impact of the energy transition, including the escalating integration of renewable resources on the grid. It provides details on the scenario development used in the study, including generation expansion drivers and siting, generation deactivation drivers, load forecast, transmission topology, and external interchange. Read more at PJM Inside Lines. https://lnkd.in/ecYBbzxx

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Solar Power is poised to become the second-largest source of U.S. electricity generating capacity, according to a recent analysis by Solar Power World. This is despite ongoing challenges for solar development, including local opposition in many communities across Virginia and the nation, generating capacity. Key findings from Solar Power's analysis include: * Renewable Energy Surpasses 30% of Total Capacity: The mix of renewable energy sources now accounts for over 30% of total U.S. utility-scale electrical generating capacity. In the first seven months of 2024, renewables provided a quarter of the nation's electrical generation. * Solar Dominates New Capacity Additions: Solar has been the largest source of new generating capacity for eleven consecutive months (September 2023 - July 2024). In the first seven months of 2024, solar comprised 76.9% of all new generation capacity, with its additions 81.2% higher than during the same period in 2023. * Rapid Growth in Solar and Wind Capacity: The combined capacities of solar and wind now constitute 20.9% of the nation's total available installed utility-scale generating capacity. When including small-scale solar systems, this figure approaches 25%. Solar's Rising Share of Total Capacity: Solar now accounts for 9.1% of total available installed utility-scale generating capacity, surpassing hydropower (7.8%) and nuclear power (8.0%). * Projected Growth: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) forecasts "high probability" additions of 89,971 MW for solar between August 2024 and July 2027, nearly four times the projected additions for wind. * Future Projections: By August 1, 2027, solar is expected to account for 15% of the nation's installed utility-scale generating capacity, potentially surpassing both coal (13.2%) and wind (12.8%). * Small-Scale Solar Contribution: Small-scale solar (systems <1 MW) accounted for almost 30% of all solar generation and provided 2% of U.S. electricity supply in the first seven months of 2024. Steadily increasing solar energy production will be particularly important for Virginia to achieve its clean energy goals moving forward. The Virginia Clean Economy Act of 2020 (VCEA) mandates the Commonwealth’s two largest utilities, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power, to transition to 100% renewable energy generation by 2045 and 2050, respectively. Many states have set similarly ambitious goals. In Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, addressing challenges such as local opposition, grid integration, and energy storage will be essential if clean energy goals to be achieved. I've written about these local challenges extensively, with more to come. The industry's ability to overcome these hurdles, here and elsewhere, will influence the pace and extent of solar energy's inevitable ascent in the U.S. energy market moving forward. GreeneHurlocker Andy Brownstein Alexis Laundry Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association #solarenergy #vcea

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Final rules for renewable energy development on public lands -- The Bureau of Land Management issued final rules for renewables development on public lands. https://lnkd.in/eektsaUf #solar #renewableenergy

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It was super interesting to track various states with the amazing help of Audrey Avila that are trying to create CERCLA like statutes for climate change cost recovery. Will these new regulatory schemes survive and/or expand?? We are watching! #climatechange #esg #thompsonhine

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