2012 has seen a backlash against distributed generation net metering, particularly solar distributed generation. Most utilities in most states currently have some form of net metering, which is a simple mechanism for assigning a value to distributed generation that is...
Austin Energy’s innovative approach to compensating distributed solar owners is continuing to receive accolades across the country. In September, Austin Energy received an Innovation Award from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Earlier in the year Austin...
The highlight of Solar Power International 2012 (SPI) was former President Bill Clinton’s keynote - proof positive that the solar industry has come of age. Many of us remember the small solar tradeshows of yesteryear with a few dozen booths and a few hundred...