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President Biden Signs Historic Climate Legislation Into Law, Paving the Way for Local Solar Expansion
We thank President Biden for leading the charge to enact the most comprehensive climate policy in American history that will advance unprecedented clean energy investments to not only lower energy costs for American families and businesses but also reduce carbon pollution by 40 percent before the end of the decade.
Local Solar For All Applauds Climate Provisions in The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
“The news out of the United States Senate is nothing short of historic and represents the most significant federal clean energy policy advancement to date. The Inflation Reduction Act makes unprecedented investments in clean energy deployment and manufacturing and will cement certainty for an industry that produces, clean, reliable, affordable energy made right here at home.”
Local Solar for All Welcomes President Biden’s Decision to Waive Solar Tariffs for Two Years and Spur Domestic Solar Manufacturing
We thank President Biden for taking executive action to address the dwindling supply of solar panels, which poses a significant threat to the future of distributed generation in our country.
USDOC Investigation Will Skyrocket Cost of Solar Panels, Delay Installations and Force 70,000 Furloughs
Setting high tariffs on solar imports will stall efforts to achieve energy independence and deter Americans from adopting clean, renewable energy like local solar.
Local Solar Advocates Call for Boosting Distributed Solar and Energy Storage to Provide Energy Security
“The war in Ukraine, and its impact on energy supplies and prices, provides a stark reminder of the urgent need to transition to clean and distributed energy options that are resilient to disruption by geopolitical conflict or price shocks.”
New Report: California Ratepayers Can Save $120B with Sustained Local Solar and Storage Growth
Enabling the continued growth of DERs like rooftop and community solar and battery storage would save California ratepayers $120 billion over the next 30 years.
Why rooftop solar and home batteries make a clean grid vastly more affordable
Distributed energy is not an alternative to big power plants — it's a complement.
New Analysis: Local Solar Could Save Illinois $3.4 Billion as State Transitions to 100% Carbon-free Electricity
A new analysis reveals that developing 8.5 gigawatts (GW) of local rooftop and community solar by 2030 as part of Illinois’ quest for 100% clean electricity would save money and reduce electricity rates for Illinois families and businesses by 43%, or $39 per month based on today’s average electricity consumption.
Broad Coalition Calls on Congress to Expand Solar Access for All
A coalition of advocates representing civil rights, indigenous, environment, equity, rural, and business organizations is calling on Congress to prioritize the equitable and just deployment of renewable energy through policies that support expanding local rooftop and community solar power for all.