Author: Ronald Bethea 3/28/2021 blacksinsolar.org THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN SOLAR POWER FOR PEOPLE THE
IRS Postpones April 15 Deadline
Author: Alistair M. Nevius, J.D. Published: 3/17/21 The Tax Adviser The IRS announced on Wednesday that it is postponing the deadline for all individual tax returns. Returns otherwise due April 15 will not have to
Senate Passes PPP Deadline Extension
Author: Jeff Drew Published: 3/25/21 Journal of Accountancy A bill to move the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline from March 31 to May 31 won approval in the U.S.
State-Based Energy Groups: Congress Must Pass Biden’s 100% Clean Electricity Standard Now
Author: Laura Cosky Published: 3/17/21 CCAN State-Based Energy Groups: Congress Must Pass Biden’s 100% Clean Electricity Standard Now Nonprofits active in every region of the country say renewable power mandate is key to solving climate
House Democrats introduce bill with pathway to 100% clean energy by 2035
Author: Catherine Morehouse Published: 3/3/21 Utility Dive Dive Brief: House Democrats unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would bring economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero by 2050, and cut emissions 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 or sooner.
PACENation’s Action Plan To Build a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive PACE Marketplace
Author: PACE Nation Staff Published: 3/18/21 Info@pacenation.org PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PACE financing is transforming communities by enabling property owners to make their homes and businesses more efficient and resilient. 100% upfront financing PACE pays for 100% of
CDC Ignores Inquiry Into Increasing Number of Deaths, Injuries Reported After COVID Vaccines
Author: Megan Redshaw Published: 3/19/21 The Dender VAERS data released today showed 38,444 reports of adverse events following COVID vaccines, including 1,739 deaths and 6,286 serious injuries since Dec.
Teachers Sue LA School District Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
Author: Megan Redshaw Published: 3/22/21 The Defender Groups representing teachers, counselors and employees say the Los Angeles Unified School District’s vaccine mandate violates federal law and basic human rights. Employees of the second-largest school district
Study of utility shutoffs during COVID-19 finds disproportionate impact in southeastern states
Author: Emma Penord 3/22/2021 Utility Dive Dive Brief: More than 750,000 households had their power disconnected during COVID-19 across ten states for which data is publicly available, with the
The State(s) of Distributed Solar — 2020 Update
Author: Maria McCoy Published: 3/16/2021 ILRS Many things fell stagnant in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but not the U.S solar industry. In fact, the first three quarters of
National Clean Energy Coalition Urges FERC to Carefully Examine Southeast Utilities’ Proposed Electricity Trading Platform and Host a Regional Technical Conference on Wholesale Market Reform Needs
Author: Cayli Baker Published: 3/19/2021 AEE Filing proposes ways to make Southeast electricity market design more inclusive, transparent, and cost-efficient for customers, laying foundation for broader
Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine Could Become Most Lucrative Drug in the World
Author: Megan Redshaw Published: 3/18/2021 The Defender Children’s Health News & Views Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is already the second-highest revenue-generating drug in the world — but the company plans to turn the vaccine into an even bigger cash
Maryland lawmakers approve $577M to settle HBCU lawsuit
Author: The Associated Press Staff 3/18/2021 AP Your Source for Cool Jazz and More… THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly has passed a measure to set aside $577 million over 10
FLOOD AND WATER DAMAGE: PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND PROGRAMS
Author: Washington Informer Staff 3/18/2021 WIN
American Rescue Plan Information and Fact Sheets
Author: Charles Motte 3/18/2021 HU DC SBCD Hello Ronald Bethea, On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act into law, which provides additional relief for the nation’s small businesses
Montgomery County Green Bank Green Notes March 2021
Author: Montgomery Green Bank Staff 3/18/2021 Montgomery Green Bank Green Notes: March 2021 In this edition: 1. Green Bank Becomes New C-PACE Administrator 2. Commercial Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Program is Taking Off 3. Green Bank
The Right Combination Webinar Slides
Author: DOE Staff Technologies Office SETO Published: 3/17/2021 SETO Home » The Right Combination Webinar Slides On February 25-26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy (DOE) Technologies Office (SETO) hosted the webinar series “The Right Combination: Solar,
The World’s Three Biggest Coal Users Get Ready to Burn Even More
Author: Will Wade Published: 3/16/2021 Bloomberg Green Energy Science U.S. power plants expected to burn 16% more this year Increase is a setback for efforts to curb global emission
Q&A Taking Charge: Commissioner Clements on FERC’s ‘make or break’ role amid the energy transition
Author: Catherine Morehouse 3/16/2021 Utility Dive This is the latest installment in Utility Dive’s “Taking Charge” series, where we engage with power sector leaders on the energy transition. Allison Clements, the 10th
FEDERAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Author: Staff U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Published: 3/16/2021 USDHHS Guiding principles: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Compatibility and Integration Barriers addressed: Cost, Compatibility and Integration, Market Forces Nationwide, in the past five years federal energy assistance funding