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CPUC proposes revising Net Energy Metering rules to push customers to install storage with rooftop solar

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For more than 20 years, California has aggressively supported the rooftop solar market through its Net Energy Metering (NEM) program in Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) territories. NEM has enabled 1.3 An independent third-party evaluation of NEM 2.0

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Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

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The social cost of carbon has become the standard measure to benchmark the magnitude of the carbon taxes needed to implement optimal carbon policy. If we were able to measure this social cost accurately, standard Pigouvian logic tells us that the optimal tax should be such that the price of carbon is equal to this social cost.

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Tesla Powerwall 3 installations ongoing as Elon Musk shares details

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Tesla quietly launched the Powerwall 3, the third generation of its residential energy storage unit. Elon Musk confirmed the ongoing installations of Powerwall 3 units and shared some details. Tesla Powerwall 3 installation has started based on reports from the Tesla Motors Club (TMC). kWh and 5 kW of continuous output.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Fortunately for businesses located in key areas of the country, the federal government has introduced incentives to help them install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and play a key role in building the national EV charging network. How Many Charging Stations Will America Install?

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How to Get the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit This Year

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The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024. The Clean Vehicle Tax Credit for new EVs is worth up to $7,500 and the Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit is worth up to $4,000.

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Tax filers: If you’re claiming IRA tax credits, then you need this free tool

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Photo: Tesla If you bought an EV or made electric upgrades in 2023, then use this Rewiring America tool to confirm which Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits you qualify for. The IRA tax credits are new, so it’s good to have a tool to refer to during tax preparation. The tool tells me that I get 30% of qualifying costs.

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Monarch Energy proposes $426M green hydrogen plant in Louisiana

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Monarch Energy, an energy company focused on decarbonizing the hydrogen production process, is exploring building a $426- million facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. If the project moves forward as outlined, Monarch Energy expects to create 44 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of more than $63,000.

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