Solar Energy Future

Made in America: An update on solar

Last we wrote about solar power, we noted how it was still off limits to large segments of the American population, or made available...
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Can New Tariff Models Help Massachusetts Solve the Rooftop Solar Compensation Puzzle?

CEA's James Voyles discusses solar incentives in New England with Utility Dive. The current Massachusetts policy returns 185% of the installed cost of a 3.9...

Bringing Solar Power to the Sunshine State

Two years ago, this solar power group gave the sunny state of Florida a grade of “C” for its success – you might say...
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New Mexico Approves Solar Accountability, Transparency Bill

CEA President David Holt discussed the importance of ensuring standard consumer protections were afforded to individuals installing solar panels in New Mexico. “We applaud the...
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The Solar Industry Cashes in on Government Subsidies

Consumer Energy Alliance's solar incentive analysis was featured in an op-ed by North Carolina State Rep. Chris Millis. Imagine for a moment you are a North...

Solar power for those who need it most

While it would be nice to declare that solar power was available to all American households, that remains a formidable challenge that could be...

Make Policy Pro-solar, Pro-grid and Pro-consumer

CEA's Michael Whatley discussed how we can implement pro-solar energy policies that benefit consumers and safeguard our electricity grid. The U.S. energy markets, including those...
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‘Smart Solar’ Amendment Beneficial for Floridians

CEA's Kevin Doyle discusses how solar energy can benefit all Floridians. Solar energy technology has the power to spark a dramatic and global change in...
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Florida’s Solar Amendment Is for Real

CEA's Kevin Doyle discusses how all Florida energy consumers may benefit from Amendment 1. Come November, Florida residents will see a new initiative on their ballots,...

NH Policy Must Be Pro-solar, Pro-grid, Pro-consumer

CEA's Michael Whatley discusses how New Hampshire can best implement policies that can promote the growth of solar energy while being cost-effective for consumers...