News and current events for solar and clean energy
Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law
August 16, 2022 — The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a historic bill which lays the foundation for the next generation of energy in our country. It’s hard to understate the significance of this legislation and the impact it will have on people, businesses, the economy and the environment.
There’s A LOT to unpack in this bill and government agencies are still working through how to implement many pieces of it so we’re going to break this up into sections and we’ll continue to add and update as we learn more. Check for updates.
Updated February 1, 2023
NOTICE FROM THE NJ CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM
The State of NJ/NJBPU does not have a program that offers free solar panel installation for residents of the state. Any claims that such a program exists are false. All current NJBPU sponsored Solar incentive programs can be found at www.NJCleanEnergy.com/renewable-energy.
Read the full warning here. Get honest and accurate advice on home solar from Sentinel. Learn how we help homeowners here.
New Jersey Charge Up
Learn about New Jersey’s Charge Up program which provides information on rebates and incentives for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle.
New Jersey governor to set leading clean power target and follow California ban on gas-powered cars
February 15, 2023 -- NJ governor plans to electrify buildings and require zero emission vehicles by 2035
Coal-fired power plant in NJ imploded. Clean energy to replace it.
December 2, 2022 -- Coal is officially gone from NJ! The last two coal-fired power plants in NJ have been retired and both sites are planned to host battery storage projects.
Nearly 4% of U.S. homes have solar panels installed
October 28, 2022 -- Nationwide nearly 4% of homes have installed solar. However, the percentage of solar still varies significantly by region and state.
New Jersey proposes energy storage incentives to reach 2GW deployment target
October 5, 2022 -- New Jersey will incentivize batteries. Learn more about this first step to hit the state's battery goals.
New PSEG boss takes over with an eye on wind and solar
September 5, 2022 -- Utilities have historically made money by selling electrons. But with more and more homeowners generating their own electrons, where does that leave utilities?
Solar PV recycling market to be worth $2.7 billion by 2030
July 6, 2022 -- Recycling solar panels is one of the two biggest sustainability issues facing the solar industry...
Energy output is over 100 times the input needed to manufacture solar panels
July 5, 2022 -- Superficially, solar panels are seen as good for the environment. But what this limited perspective doesn't address is...
New Jersey grants will help 46 communities make clean energy plans
June 8, 2022 -- 46 municipalities have been approved to receive $820,000 in grants to make solar more accessible to overburdened communities...
How to avoid ‘bad-actors’ in booming solar industry
May 19, 2022 -- Third-party sales organizations and lead generation companies have become all to prevalent in residential solar. That's bad for consumers. Here's why...
How Tesla Dropped to Fourth in U.S. Solar Market Share While Freedom Forever Gained
March 30, 2022 -- Market share for the top 10 solar contractors in the US increased slightly in 2021 after several years of declines...
Commerce Will Investigate Alleged AD/CVD Circumvention By Chinese Solar Panel Companies in Southeast Asia
March 28, 2022 -- Yet another tariff investigation has started with the US Commerce Department investigating whether Chinese solar panel manufacturers are circumventing anti-dumping (AD) tariffs...
US consortium aims for solar PV with a 50-year lifetime
March 15, 2022 -- There's been quite a bit of chatter and activity in the solar industry around recycling solar panels in the last two years and rightfully so. But the more effective way to reduce solar panel waste would be...
Survey Said A Majority Of Homeowners Want To Go Solar, But Up-front Costs Are A Deterrent
March 11, 2022 -- A survey by Rocket Homes has confirmed (again) that interest in home solar remains high and that how much solar costs is the top question for homeowners interested in solar, and for good reason...
New Jersey Solar Market Exceeded 150,000 Installed Systems in 2021
March 3, 2022 -- Changes to the SREC program haven't dampened solar in New Jersey...
LG Exits Solar Panel Business
February 28, 2022 -- It's official: One of, if not THE most recognized consumer brands in solar panels is ceasing it's solar panel manufacturing operations...
New Jersey governor to set leading clean power target and follow California ban on gas-powered cars
February 15, 2023 -- NJ governor plans to electrify buildings and require zero emission vehicles by 2035
Coal-fired power plant in NJ imploded. Clean energy to replace it.
December 2, 2022 -- Coal is officially gone from NJ! The last two coal-fired power plants in NJ have been retired and both sites are planned to host battery storage projects.
Nearly 4% of U.S. homes have solar panels installed
October 28, 2022 -- Nationwide nearly 4% of homes have installed solar. However, the percentage of solar still varies significantly by region and state.
New Jersey proposes energy storage incentives to reach 2GW deployment target
October 5, 2022 -- New Jersey will incentivize batteries. Learn more about this first step to hit the state's battery goals.
New PSEG boss takes over with an eye on wind and solar
September 5, 2022 -- Utilities have historically made money by selling electrons. But with more and more homeowners generating their own electrons, where does that leave utilities?
Solar PV recycling market to be worth $2.7 billion by 2030
July 6, 2022 -- Recycling solar panels is one of the two biggest sustainability issues facing the solar industry...
Energy output is over 100 times the input needed to manufacture solar panels
July 5, 2022 -- Superficially, solar panels are seen as good for the environment. But what this limited perspective doesn't address is...
New Jersey grants will help 46 communities make clean energy plans
June 8, 2022 -- 46 municipalities have been approved to receive $820,000 in grants to make solar more accessible to overburdened communities...
How to avoid ‘bad-actors’ in booming solar industry
May 19, 2022 -- Third-party sales organizations and lead generation companies have become all to prevalent in residential solar. That's bad for consumers. Here's why...
How Tesla Dropped to Fourth in U.S. Solar Market Share While Freedom Forever Gained
March 30, 2022 -- Market share for the top 10 solar contractors in the US increased slightly in 2021 after several years of declines...
Commerce Will Investigate Alleged AD/CVD Circumvention By Chinese Solar Panel Companies in Southeast Asia
March 28, 2022 -- Yet another tariff investigation has started with the US Commerce Department investigating whether Chinese solar panel manufacturers are circumventing anti-dumping (AD) tariffs...
US consortium aims for solar PV with a 50-year lifetime
March 15, 2022 -- There's been quite a bit of chatter and activity in the solar industry around recycling solar panels in the last two years and rightfully so. But the more effective way to reduce solar panel waste would be...
Survey Said A Majority Of Homeowners Want To Go Solar, But Up-front Costs Are A Deterrent
March 11, 2022 -- A survey by Rocket Homes has confirmed (again) that interest in home solar remains high and that how much solar costs is the top question for homeowners interested in solar, and for good reason...
New Jersey Solar Market Exceeded 150,000 Installed Systems in 2021
March 3, 2022 -- Changes to the SREC program haven't dampened solar in New Jersey...
LG Exits Solar Panel Business
February 28, 2022 -- It's official: One of, if not THE most recognized consumer brands in solar panels is ceasing it's solar panel manufacturing operations...
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