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New Report: California Ratepayers Can Save $120B with Sustained Local Solar and Storage Growth

San Francisco, CA – A report released today reveals that enabling the continued growth of distributed energy resources (DERs), like rooftop and community➤

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Honoring Joseph Hernandez at the 2021 Dr. Espanola Jackson Solar Justice Award Virtual Celebration

Vote Solar was proud to honor Joseph Franklin Hernandez of NAVA Education Project and NM Native Vote with the Dr. Espanola Jackson Solar Justice Award at a➤

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What’s next for solar incentives in Massachusetts?

This April, I provided an overview of why the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program needs to be updated. In short, the program is stalled and➤

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A better path forward for utility regulation in Connecticut

To achieve a resilient, equitable energy system that works for everybody, we need collective action and cooperation from ratepayers, regulators, and providers.➤

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Major collective victories for clean energy, energy justice, and freedom from fossil fuel pollution

When people organize to demand just clean energy for everyone, we all win. We’ve achieved major collective victories for clean energy, energy justice, and➤

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South Carolina Public Service Commission cites risk of climate-related financial loss in Duke Energy Decision

On June 17, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to send Duke Energy’s Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) back to the company for revision.➤

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Duke Energy Florida proposal would expand low-income programs

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida today filed a proposal with the Florida Public Service Commission to provide additional assistance to customers➤

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Big strides for energy equity in New Jersey

The Vote Solar team, our partners, and our members have been hard at work in the Garden State this year — and we have a lot to show for it! Our preeminent➤

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CPUC Votes to Adopt Calculator that Drastically Undervalues Local Clean Energy

Late last week, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously voted to undervalue rooftop solar and storage, in a move that indicates the agency may➤

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Low-Wealth Solar Policy Round Up: Progress for Health and Safety

Sound energy and environmental policy must advance health and economic opportunities for all regardless of race and wealth. As we move into the summer months➤

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MN climate groups applaud Xcel decision to drop plans for fossil gas plant

A coalition of Minnesota climate groups today applauded the announcement from Xcel Energy that it would abandon plans to build a massive fossil gas plant near➤

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California Launches Bold Plan to Reinvent its Electric System: No New Fossil Fuel Generation Needed

California energy regulators listened to community needs and environmental justice leaders and committed to enough clean energy investment to power 2.5 million➤

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