In February 2018, President Donald J. Trump imposed 30% tariffs on imported solar modules (the infamous Section 201 tariffs) in an attempt reputedly to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. Solar industry advocates warned the tariffs would bring projects to a screeching halt...
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On July 22, Reuters reported that China had installed 20 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in the first six months of 2016 and solidified its place as either the first or second leading country in solar development (China solar agency says it’s No. 1; the...
Continue ReadingAs a general rule, I don’t make a habit of watching C-Span. Though my office is only 25 miles away from Capitol Hill, I don’t make time in my day to watch Congressional representatives make long-winded speeches to often-empty chambers. But I couldn’t tear myself away...
Continue ReadingAs most of you know by now, I am a passionate advocate for extending the investment tax credit (ITC), which has been the single most-effective lever to grow the solar industry for the past seven years. And now we stand on the precipice of passing...
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This blog post first appeared in the Fall 2015 issue of RE:NEW Magazine. Tick. Tick. Tick. You hear that? Do you know what it is? It’s time running out on our chance to extend the investment tax credit (ITC) beyond its current expiration date of Dec. 31,...
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