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- 1Judge orders Trump administration to restore $7 billion Solar for All program▼Rhode Island federal judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program canceled by Trump administr
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the revival of the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the Trump administration had canceled. The program funded solar energy projects aimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities across the United States. The ruling means the administration must restart the program while related legal challenges over the cancellation move forward.
- 2Judge orders revival of $7 billion solar grant program Trump cancelled●"Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival" # US # USA # America # Energy # Ren
The Trump administration cancelled a $7 billion solar energy grant program, but a federal judge in Rhode Island has now ordered the program restored. The ruling is a setback for the administration's effort to roll back renewable energy funding and a win for states and organizations relying on those solar grants. Supporters of clean energy are highlighting the decision as a check on executive power over congressionally funded climate programs.
- 3Alberta introduces $10 fee to fund solar panel recycling▼Alberta adds $10 fee to new solar panels to fund first-of-its-kind recycling in North America
Alberta is adding a $10 fee to new solar panels to pay for what is described as North America's first solar panel recycling program. The fee is meant to ensure old panels are properly recycled rather than sent to landfill as installations age. The move is drawing attention as an early example of how jurisdictions plan to handle end-of-life renewable energy equipment.
- 4Georgia Power approved for 1,137 MW of new solar deals▼Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program
Georgia Power has received regulatory approval for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements under the CARES program. The agreements will add a substantial amount of solar energy to the utility's supply mix, expanding renewable capacity for customers across Georgia and advancing the state's clean energy procurement efforts.
- 5Pittsburgh green advocates launch solar panel group buy▼Green advocates organize group buy of solar panels for Pittsburghers to save on energy bills
Green advocates in Pittsburgh have organized a group purchasing program for solar panels, allowing residents to buy systems together at a discounted rate to cut their energy bills. The initiative aims to make renewable energy more affordable for households across the city by pooling demand to negotiate lower installation prices.
- 6Community Solar Project Under Construction in Northeast Portland▼Community Solar Project Now Under Construction In Northeast Portland
A community solar project has broken ground in Northeast Portland. The development will allow local residents and businesses to subscribe to shared solar power and receive credits on their electricity bills, extending renewable energy access to people who cannot install panels on their own properties. The project is part of Oregon's growing community solar program.
- 7Copper wire theft leaves Louisville interstates dark, city launches solar light pilot▼Copper wire theft leaves Louisville interstate stretches dark, prompts solar light pilot
Thieves have stripped copper wiring from Louisville's interstate lighting system, leaving long stretches of the highway dark at night and raising safety concerns for drivers. In response, local officials are launching a pilot program to install solar-powered lights that do not depend on copper wiring, aiming to deter future theft and restore illumination along affected corridors.
- 8CPS Energy relaunches community solar program in San Antonio▼CPS Energy's community solar program is back. Here's how it works.
CPS Energy, the municipal utility serving San Antonio, has brought back its community solar program, which lets residents subscribe to solar power without installing panels on their own homes. The utility is explaining how enrollment works, with subscribers typically receiving credits on their bills for the energy produced. The relaunch gives customers another option to support renewable energy and potentially lower costs.
- 9Victoria Powerwall owner says exports blocked without VPP▼Victoria Powerwall owner says installer blocked 'solar and battery' exports without a VPP
A Tesla Powerwall owner in Victoria, Australia says their installer blocked the system's solar and battery exports to the grid unless the household joined a virtual power plant program. The claim has raised concerns about consumer choice and whether installers can force VPP participation, with implications for other battery owners in the state.
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Lightstar has expanded its project pipeline in Illinois, adding battery energy storage systems and community solar developments. The move strengthens the company's position in the state's growing clean energy market, where community solar programs continue to attract developer interest under state renewable energy incentives.
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A judge has ruled to restore funds that allow a solar program in Gary, Indiana to reopen. The decision returns money that had been cut, letting the community solar initiative move forward again. Details about the parties involved and the reasoning behind the initial funding cut remain limited, but the ruling is being reported as a win for solar access in the city.
- 12City Solar Grant Covers Full Installation Costs for Income-Qualified Homeowners▼PRESS RELEASE: City Solar Grant Program Covers Full Installation Cost for Income-Qualified Homeowners
A city solar grant program announced that income-qualified homeowners can now have rooftop solar installations covered in full, removing the upfront cost barrier to clean energy. The program aims to expand access to renewable energy for lower-income residents and reduce household utility bills. Further details on eligibility criteria and application procedures have not been provided in the announcement.