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Tesla launches efforts to stop CA’s solar tax, which Musk dubs as “anti-environment”

Teslarati

According to Tesla, California’s proposed rules would adversely affect the adoption of sustainable solutions, as it would disincentivize homeowners from adopting renewable energy systems like residential solar. Even customers who had solar installed under the CPUC’s NEM 1.0 proposal could click here. .

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This 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas

Baua Electric

Photo: Primergy Solar Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. But it’s all going to Microsoft – the tech giant has signed a power purchase agreement with Primergy for 100% of Ash Creek Solar’s power.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

Green Car Congress

These costs cover much of the generation, transmission and distribution fixed costs, as well as energy efficiency programs, subsidies for houses with rooftop solar and low-income customers, and increasing wildfire mitigation costs. A more equitable model would recover costs from sales or income taxes, or an income-based fixed charge.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

Electrek

It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.”

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Fusion Fuel and Electus Energy to develop 75 MW green hydrogen project in Bakersfield, California; Fusion Fuel’s first US project

Green Car Congress

The proposed project is a roughly 75 MW solar-to-hydrogen facility using Fusion Fuel’s HEVO technology ( earlier post ), capable of producing up to 9,300 tons of green hydrogen per annum including nighttime operation. —Jason Baran, Fusion Fuel’s Chief Commercial Officer.

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Elon Musk slams California’s $8 per kW monthly utility charge plan for solar owners

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has slammed California’s plan for homeowners who use solar panels in their homes. ” The announcement, which was posted by the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday, has been met with widespread criticism from the residential solar industry. .”

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