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December 12, 2018
“A Vermonter’s Guide to Residential Solar” – New Edition Reflects Changes in Net Metering Rules
vt guide no border Since 2016, Vermonters interested in installing a residential solar photovoltaic (PV) system have relied on "*A Vermonter's Guide to Residential Solar*," a free guidebook produced by the Clean Energy States Alliance and the Vermont Public Service Department. The guide was updated in the fall of 2018 to reflect changes in Vermont's net metering rules.
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December 7, 2018
Directory of State Clean Energy Programs and Policies for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents – Updated December 2018
directory no border[resource-library/resource/directory-of-state-clean-energy-programs-and-policies-for-low-and-moderate-income-residents]CESA has updated its *Directory of State Clean Energy Programs and Policies for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents[resource-library/resource/directory-of-state-clean-energy-programs-and-policies-for-low-and-moderate-income-residents]*. This document, first published in 2015, surveys current and planned state activities that seek to bring the benefits of clean energy to low-income residents and communities. It focuses primarily on clean energy generation, but also covers some energy-efficiency initiatives. It does not include low-income weatherization programs. We will continue to update this document periodically to keep it current and useful as a directory of relevant state programs and policies. Read more *here[resource-library/resource/directory-of-state-clean-energy-programs-and-policies-for-low-and-moderate-income-residents]*.
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November 30, 2018
CESA Wins Renewable Thermal Grant
The Yale Center for Business and the Environment’s Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA) has awarded CESA a 2018 RTA Seed Innovation Grant. CESA will use this grant to work with four CESA member states (CT, MA, NY, RI) to develop a carbon cost calculator that will readily provide residential and business owners the cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas impacts associated with the installation of a renewable heating and cooling systems. HeatSmart communities will be the calculator's primary initial audience. Read more *here[https://cbey.yale.edu/our-stories/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2018-renewable-thermal-alliance-seed-innovation-grant]*.
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November 21, 2018
Minnesota Can Meet Renewable Energy Goals Affordably, Study Says
The *Solar Potential Analysis Report[http://mnsolarpathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/solar-potential-analysis-report-nov15.pdf]*, commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, indicates that the state will be able to meet its ambitious renewable energy goals of 10% solar energy by 2030 and 70% from solar and wind by 2050 at costs comparable to natural gas generation. Another main conclusion from the study was that while utility-scale energy storage will play an important role in Minnesota’s renewable energy future, overbuilding and curtailing renewable energy generation may be the most affordable option. Read more *here[https://www.eenews.net/energywire/2018/11/19/stories/1060106555]* and *here[https://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2018/11/19/stories/1060106567]*.
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November 8, 2018
Emerging State Leaders in Energy Storage: Iowa and Maryland
Many states are looking to energy storage for renewables integration, cost savings, and resilient power. Two recent and notable state energy storage efforts are taking place in Iowa and Maryland.
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