April 24, 2025
| This week’s renewable energy news and insights for utility leaders
Plans for new natural gas generation could be harder hit by tariffs than solar or storage projects, CEO John Ketchum said.
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The 3,403.96% subsidy rate set for four Cambodian solar exporters is “among the highest rates I've ever seen,” said American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee attorney Tim Brightbill.
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FROM: SMART ELECTRIC POWER ALLIANCE
As utilities navigate growing DER integration and evolving load patterns, energy storage is becoming a critical tool. On May 7 at 2 PM EST, SEPA’s Energy Storage Master Class will deliver practical insights for utility professionals looking to strengthen their storage strategy. The course focuses on building the case for storage and evaluating resource types. It will explore DER planning and optimization with an eye toward system value and grid flexibility. This session is designed for you if you are working to align storage with operational goals or long-term planning.
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American utilities are investing billions to enhance grid resilience. From the increased deployment of microgrids to under-grounding power lines, the energy sector is deploying various measures to address growing threats:
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Under a Self-Generation Incentive Program framework for low- and moderate-income customers, Haven has deployed more than 1,000 residential batteries, co-founder and CEO Vinnie Campo said.
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Environmental groups are anticipating attempts to revoke their tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, and some are vowing to fight any such attempts.
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Though early Trump policies have been broadly unfavorable to utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage, experts are bullish on distributed generation and flexible loads.
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