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How does a community solar subscription work? What value does it provide for the customer? Find out here. 👇

Community Solar Subscriptions | YSG Solar In recent years, community solar has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. solar market, with states like New York, Massachusetts, and Minnesota leading the way for solar deployment nationwide. Indeed, NY recently became the first state in the country to reach the milestone of 1...

How does Net Energy Billing work in Maine? What does it mean for your utility bill? Find out here. 👇

What is Maine's Net Energy Billing Program? | YSG Solar Since its establishment in 2020, Maine’s Net Energy Billing Program has allowed utility customers, including businesses and municipalities, to benefit financially from locally-owned and operated renewable energy generators such as solar panel systems. Through two separate NEB Programs—the NEB Ki...

What are the potential impacts of the impending DOC solar anti-circumvention investigation?

Potential Impacts of DOC Solar Investigation | YSG Solar Following the recent announcement that the Department of Commerce will move ahead with an investigation into solar panel imports from Chinese companies operating in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, members of the U.S. solar industry have been reacting to the news. In particular, entities s...

Who can benefit from community solar in 2022? 🌞

What are the Benefits of Community Solar in 2022? | YSG Solar With the rise of community solar across the United States in recent years, the benefits of the community solar model are becoming more and more apparent. In particular, New York has emerged as a nationwide leader in the community solar sector, having recently become the first state to hit the milest...

What could this announcement mean for the U.S. solar industry?

Dept. of Commerce Announcement Threatens U.S. Solar Industry | YSG Solar Last year, California solar module manufacturer Auxin Solar filed a petition with the Department of Commerce (DOC) requesting a review of solar panel imports arriving from Chinese companies operating in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Now, in a move that could spell big trouble for the U....

How are states nationwide implementing renewable portfolio standards?

What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard? | YSG Solar Renewable portfolio standards (RPSs) are important regulatory tools used to increase the generation of energy from renewable sources such as solar PV. States across the country have been successfully implementing RPSs in their pursuit of further clean energy deployment. In this article, we will exam...

Is New York reducing greenhouse gas emissions quickly enough to meet the targets of the Climate Act?

New York Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2021 | YSG Solar Per the requirements of the The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) must compile and issue an annual report detailing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this article we will provide information about this report,...

Farmers across the United States are embracing solar. 🌞

Agrivoltaics: Farming With Solar Panels | YSG Solar As we move towards a clean energy future for the United States, it will be necessary to significantly scale up the deployment of solar energy systems across the country. Doing so will require the installation of a huge number of solar PV panels—and this will require plenty of suitable land to hous...

Another huge solar milestone for NY. 🗽

New York is First State to Hit 1 GW of Community Solar | YSG Solar Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed that New York is now the top community solar market in the entire country, having hit the milestone of more than 1 GW of community solar installed and operational. This is enough community solar capacity to serve 209,000 homes across the state—and there is also e...

'Renewables on the Rise 2021', published by Environment America, highlights the progress of renewables like solar over the past decade.

Renewables on the Rise 2021 Report | YSG Solar Released at the tail end of last year, Environment America Research & Policy Center’s annual Renewables on the Rise report has detailed the significant progress of renewable energy sources such as solar over the past decade. The report finds that clean energy is growing rapidly across the United S...

Answers to some of the most common questions about the Inclusive Community Solar Adder, courtesy of NYSERDA.

Inclusive Community Solar Adder FAQ | YSG Solar NYSERDA has released an FAQ for the Inclusive Community Solar Adder (ICSA)—an incentive available under the NY-Sun Program which supports CDG projects serving LMI subscribers and DACs. Below, you’ll find a link to download the full FAQ as well as the answers to some of the most common questions ...

Some of the biggest universities in the United States are embracing solar in 2022. ☀ 📚

Top 10 Solar Universities 2022 | YSG Solar Educational institutions across the United States are embracing renewable energy as we move towards a decarbonized future. Colleges and universities throughout the country are leading by example when it comes to adopting renewable energy sources, with more than 40 educational institutions in the U.S...

Energy storage continues to grow in New York. 🔋

NYSERDA Energy Storage Programs Break 900 MW Milestone | YSG Solar NYSERDA’s Retail and Bulk Energy Storage Programs have reached another significant milestone. The cumulative power capacity of energy storage installations receiving an incentive award through NYSERDA’s Retail and Bulk Energy Storage Programs now stands at 904 MW as of 12/31/2021.

What is the Customer Benefit Contribution charge? How will it impact New York solar customers? Find out here. ⏬

What is the Customer Benefit Contribution Charge? | YSG Solar As of January 1, 2022, residential and small commercial customers that interconnect solar PV at their site are subject to a new billing item—the Customer Benefit Contribution (CBC) charge. Below, we will explain what the CBC charge is, and how its value is calculated across different utilities and...

2021 was a big year for New York solar.

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2021: A Record Year for NY-Sun | YSG Solar 2021 was a record-breaking year for solar completions in New York. A total of 557 MW of NYSERDA-supported solar capacity was completed across the state in 2021, marking a 39 percent increase on the 402 MW completed in 2020. As seen in the chart below, NYSERDA-supported solar capacity completed in 20...

A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association offers a framework for siting community solar projects.

Community Solar Siting Framework | YSG Solar The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a new report to aid policymakers when it comes to siting community solar projects. The framework outlined in the report offers guidance for the siting, design, and operation of community solar projects, with the particular aims of protectin...

From July 1, 2022, all new warehouses developed in New Jersey must be solar-ready. Why is this happening and what does it mean for NJ solar?

New Jersey Solar Warehouses FAQ | YSG Solar Beginning on July 1, 2022, all new warehouses developed in New Jersey must be solar-ready. This means that all warehouses constructed in New Jersey on/after July 1, 2022, are required to include a building design which is optimized for solar. This new legislation came into effect in November 2021, w...

LG has announced that it will stop manufacturing solar panels.

LG Electronics to Stop Manufacturing Solar Panels | YSG Solar LG Electronics has announced that it will pull out of the global solar panel business, winding down production of solar panels in the coming months, before ultimately shutting down at the end of June. The board of directors, based in South Korea, approved this decision last week. While LG will wind....

How does a tolling agreement work for energy & battery storage? Find out here. 👇

Sample Battery & Energy Storage Tolling Agreements | YSG Solar The term ‘energy storage tolling agreement’ refers to a long-term PPA-type structure.

All your questions about Illinois community solar are answered here. 👇

Illinois Community Solar FAQ | YSG Solar Thanks to the recent passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Illinois has further unlocked the potential of community solar for residents of the state. As more community solar projects are developed across IL, a wider range of energy consumers will be able to access the benefits of sol...

Learn about Illinois community solar in 2022. 🌞

Illinois Community Solar in 2022 | YSG Solar Thanks to the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) on September 15, 2021, more energy consumers across the state of Illinois can now access the benefits of solar energy without having to install panels at their own properties. The CEJA has further opened up the community solar market...

New Sustainable CUNY resources for solar and storage are now available.

New Sustainable CUNY Resources for NYC Solar & Storage | YSG Solar Sustainable CUNY, a part of the City University of New York, has released a number of new resources for New York City solar and storage deployment via its Smart DG Hub. The new resources available include the NYC Energy Storage Systems Zoning guide, NYC & Urban Community Solar Resources, and the NYC...

More progress for offshore wind in New York, courtesy of NYSERDA.

NYSERDA Finalizes Contracts for Second Offshore Wind Solicitation | YSG Solar In a recent announcement, Governor Kathy Hochul revealed that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has finalized contracts for the projects selected in NYSERDA’s 2020 Offshore Wind Solicitation. The contracts, agreed between NYSERDA and Equinor Wind US LLC/bp for ...

According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, U.S. community solar deployment is set to grow by 4.5 GW over the next 5 years.

Community Solar Growth Set to Exceed Previous Forecasts | YSG Solar A new report from energy research firm Wood Mackenzie has detailed the expected growth of the community solar sector in the coming years. According to the report, national 5-year forecasts are set to grow by 9%.

There are now 13 companies listed in the NYSEIA Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) directory.

NYSEIA'S MWBE Directory | YSG Solar Two years ago, the board of the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) voted to institute a permanent 50% membership discount for those companies which qualify as Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). To date, 13 companies are participating and are now listed in the M...

With information courtesy of NYSEIA, this Q&A covers some common queries about New York's 10 GW solar roadmap.

New York's 10 GW Solar Roadmap: Q&A | YSG Solar In a recent article we examined Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to expand the NY-Sun initiative with the aim of installing 10 gigawatts of distributed solar in New York by 2030—a considerable increase from the current target of 6 GW by 2030. Below are the answers to some common questions about ...

What could this new proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul mean for New York solar? 🗽

10 GW Solar Roadmap for New York | YSG Solar Under a new plan unveiled by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York is aiming to install 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030. The proposed plan involves an expansion of the NY-Sun initiative—a big factor in the growth of New York solar since its inception back in 2011. However, while clean energy and labo...

Where are the biggest floating solar projects in the United States? Find out here. ⬇

3 Largest Floating Solar Farms in the United States in 2022 | YSG Solar Floating solar is one of the latest innovations in the renewable energy sector, and floating solar farms are becoming increasingly common across the United States and beyond. Innovative solutions will be necessary to meet the climate targets mandated across the country, and floating solar farms coul...

Where are the biggest floating solar projects in the world? Find out here. 👇

5 Largest Floating Solar Farms in the World in 2022 | YSG Solar Thanks to increased energy demand, lower costs, and ambitious climate targets, the deployment of solar energy worldwide has skyrocketed in recent years. With the demand for clean energy increasing, innovative solutions have emerged. One such innovation is the development of floating solar projects,....

How do you prepare for snow on a rooftop solar system? Here are some suggestions. ❄

Preparing for Snow on Commercial Rooftop Solar Systems | YSG Solar Solar panels work all year round, turning the sun’s rays into energy for our homes and businesses. However, some of you may be wondering what can be done to prepare for winter weather conditions such as snow. Those responsible for the maintenance and operations of commercial rooftop solar systems ...

What are the top community solar markets in 2022? Find out here. ⬇

Top Community Solar Markets 2022 | YSG Solar According to a recent article from the Coalition for Community Solar Access, 2021 was a year of significant progress for community solar markets across the United States. New markets have opened, existing markets have expanded, and community solar has become a bipartisan issue in Washington.

More impressive work from Vote Solar in 2021. 👏

The Impact of Vote Solar in 2021 | YSG Solar Nonprofit advocacy organization Vote Solar has released an infographic detailing the impact of its work in 2021. From increased demand for solar panel installations, to job creation and reduced carbon emissions, the work of nonprofit organizations like Vote Solar is playing a significant role in mov...

What should landowners know before leasing their land for solar? Find out here. 👇

Solar Land Leases: What Landowners Should Know | YSG Solar With growing demand for clean energy solutions across the country, and the increased availability of renewable energy incentives at federal, state, and local levels, developers and landowners are teaming up to construct solar farms nationwide.

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Can solar + storage decarbonize New York? ☀ + 🔋

Decarbonizing New York With Solar | YSG Solar A recent report published by Vibrant Clean Energy has highlighted the role that distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar could play in decarbonizing the New York State energy grid. The report, entitled ‘Decarbonizing New York Through Optimizing Distributed Resources’, was commissioned by t...

What are renewable energy credits (RECs) and how do they work? Find out here. 👇

What Are Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)? | YSG Solar Renewable energy credits (RECs)—sometimes referred to as renewable energy certificates—are used to ensure an accelerated clean energy transition by holding companies accountable for meeting renewable goals and standards. In this article we will further explore what is meant by the term ‘renewa...

What is and why is it important?

What is 25D Direct Pay? | YSG Solar As discussed recently on the YSG Solar blog, the Build Back Better Act includes a number of provisions for the renewable energy sector—and solar in particular. In its current form, the bill’s framework includes a record $555 million worth of clean energy and climate-related investment. One notab...

Build Back Better: What does the legislation mean for the solar sector?

Build Back Better: What Does It Mean For Solar? | YSG Solar On November 19, the House of Representatives passed President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. The Act now moves to the Senate, where it will be put to a vote in the coming weeks. The $1.75 billion spending bill includes a significant $555 billion in clean energy and climate-related investments. Bel...