Connections confirmed between ‘grassroots’ Ohio solar opposition and dark-money natural gas group

Crews work on a solar farm near Minster, Ohio, in 2015. (Credit: American Renewable Energy and Power) by Kathiann M. Kowalski, Energy News Network The leader of a local anti-solar…

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American manufacturers argue solar imports injuring industry, file critical circumstances allegations

Are some Southeast Asian countries rapidly dumping discounted solar products into the U.S. market to escape impending anti-dumping and countervailing duties? An alliance of major American solar manufacturers argue that’s…

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New report shows IRA benefiting red states most, Michigan leads in new projects

Two technicians walk through a Duke Energy solar installation in North Carolina (courtesy: Duke Energy) A new report issued by the national nonpartisan business organization E2 indicates Southeast states and…

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N.C. regulators approve controversial Duke Energy plan that lets large customers chip in for solar projects

A portion of a 43 MW solar array near Bladenboro, North Carolina, which sells power to Duke Energy. Credit: Riley Harwood / U.S. Dept. of Energy) by Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy…

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