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Colorado is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution with Senate Bill 299, promising to remove financial barriers and boost access to community solar gardens for all residents.

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New regulations prohibit fees for community solar garden participants
Subscriber organizations cannot charge fees or use credit scores for solar garden access.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Colorado is making a bold move with a $67 million investment to boost renewable energy and support community access initiatives, paving the way for a greener future.

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Colorado allocates $67M for electric vehicle and solar initiatives
Colorado commits funding for electric vehicle charging and streamlined solar permitting projects.
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February 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Community solar developers are demanding transparency from utilities to boost confidence and track progress toward project milestones—will the Public Service Commission take action?

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Developers press PSC to require utilities to publish 50% deposit status in community solar queues
Industry group CCSA asked the Commission to require utilities to add a deposit-status column to published community solar queues (indicating whether a project has paid the 50% interconnection deposit) to give developers and regulators visibility into progress toward subcaps.
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September 3, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Eversource's plan for a 10% flat low-income rate is delayed until at least mid-January 2027, raising concerns over sudden payment hikes for vulnerable customers.

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Companies tell PURA 10% flat low‑income rate cannot meet October target; mid‑January 2027 earliest
Eversource told PURA that an October 1 implementation for a 10% flat low‑income rate is unworkable without longer customer notifications because the company built a bundled system that also ceases Below‑Budget Payments; company said the earliest reasonable implementation is mid‑January 2027.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Wisconsin's Public Service Commission just approved a $1M funding boost to empower rural communities, paving the way for collaborative energy projects that could transform local initiatives!

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Commission approves $1M budget increase for rural community grants and projects
The commission votes to enhance funding and support for rural activities and collaboration.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Connecticut is on the verge of a renewable energy revolution with House Bill 7087, designed to make clean energy accessible for all!

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Connecticut proposes bill for shared clean energy subscription organizations
Connecticut's Bill No. 7087 defines shared clean energy subscription services for electric users.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Colorado is on the brink of a solar revolution, as key stakeholders unite to enhance community solar access and redefine energy collaboration for a sustainable future.

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Community Solar Access Coalition discusses energy repurposing plan in United
Coalition explores strategies for community solar access and extension of filing period.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Colorado is transforming oil and gas development plans by requiring plain language summaries to make complex information accessible to all!

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New rule mandates plain language summaries for oil and gas development plans
New guidelines require operators to create accessible summaries of complex oil and gas plans.
citizenportal.ai
July 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Longmont City Council has made pivotal decisions that will shape the future of fiscal management and land use in the community, including a unanimous vote on a farmland lease that preserves agricultural land.

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Longmont City Council passes ordinances for budget and farmland lease agreements
Council unanimously approves budget appropriations and farmland lease agreement with Docheff Farms
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April 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Colorado is set to revolutionize solar energy adoption with a groundbreaking bill that offers an automated permitting process for residential installations.

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Colorado mandates automated solar permitting for residential installations
New law requires automated permitting platform for residential solar panel installations in Colorado
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February 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Maine's Senate Bill 838 could revolutionize the state's energy future by shifting to public financing and ownership of electric infrastructure—could this be the key to lower costs and a sustainable energy landscape?

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Senate Bill 838 seeks public financing for electric infrastructure in Maine
Senator Lawrence introduces legislation for public ownership of electric transmission systems.
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March 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The newly updated Alaska Energy Data Gateway aims to revolutionize access to community energy data, but critical gaps in heat consumption and producer capacity data still remain.

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Researchers unveil updated Alaska Energy Data Gateway, flag missing heat and producer data
Presenters from the Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the Institute of Social and Economic Research briefed the Alaska Legislature on the Alaska Energy Data Gateway, a legislatively funded public portal that centralizes community and grid-level energy data; they said the tool improves access but still lacks comprehensive heat-use and independent-producer capacity datasets.
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March 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Alaska's Senate Bill 114 could revolutionize energy access and affordability for Fairbanks and Southcentral residents by advancing a crucial natural gas pipeline project.

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Alaska plans natural gas pipeline to improve access for Fairbanks and Southcentral regions
Legislation advances construction of in-state natural gas pipeline for Fairbanks and surrounding areas.
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March 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Rural Alaska is pioneering innovative utility practices with a groundbreaking 6¢ rate design that could transform energy accessibility and boost local economies!

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Cordova Electric Association launches innovative 6¢ rate design to boost local demand
Cordova Electric Association incentivizes electric heat pumps to increase demand and reduce costs.
citizenportal.ai
February 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Richmond residents are discovering how they can access free solar energy, helping to cut costs and promote sustainability in their community.

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Solar Affordable Housing Program Offers Income-Based Qualifications in Texas Neighborhoods
Residents learn about income qualifications for the solar affordable housing program in Texas.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Chula Vista is set to shine brighter with a groundbreaking 1.7 megawatt solar project aimed at providing renewable energy access to low-income residents!

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Chula Vista approves 1.7 megawatt solar project to benefit low-income residents
Board approves power purchase agreement for solar project, enhancing renewable energy access for low-income residents.
citizenportal.ai
January 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Representative Chris Morrow is fighting for homeowners by proposing a bill that aims to cap negative rate adjustments on rooftop solar, making it easier for residents to generate their own energy without penalties.

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Rep. Chris Morrow seeks cap on negative net‑metering adjuster and protection for behind‑the‑meter use
Representative Chris Morrow introduced H.716 to cap the negative rate adjuster at 4¢ and to exclude behind‑the‑meter consumption from that adjuster, aiming to support rooftop solar and reduce barriers created by shrinking federal credits and PUC rate adjustments.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Vermont's cold climate heat pump program aims to alleviate energy burdens, but a troubling gap exists between those in need and the resources available to them.

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Vermont partners with utilities to enhance cold climate heat pump program
Vermont's heat pump program lacks alignment with areas of highest thermal burden.
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February 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
New Hampshire's energy data platform faces a critical crossroads as delays and political battles raise doubts about its future—will stakeholders unite to secure its fate?

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Commissioner Goulet outlines concerns over New Hampshire's energy data platform repeal
Goulet emphasizes the importance of the data platform amid rising partisanship debates.
citizenportal.ai
April 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Senate Bill 1022 could transform the way low-to-moderate income families access renewable energy in Maryland, breaking down barriers to community solar subscriptions.

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Senator Jackson introduces bill expanding community solar subscription eligibility in Maryland
New legislation allows low-income subscribers to access community solar in different service areas.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Ogden City is gearing up to offer a Community Clean Energy program that lets residents choose clean energy options for just $4 a month—will your city join the green revolution?

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Ogden considers joining Community Clean Energy program; staff outline $4/month residential rate and opt‑out mechanics
City staff briefed council on the Community Clean Energy program (previously Utah Renewable Communities) approved by the Utah Public Service Commission. Staff said residential participation would initially cost $4/month ($3.88 + $0.12 low‑income contribution), with mailed opt‑out notices and a one‑time $30 termination fee after an introductory free opt‑out window.
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April 8, 2026 at 10:04 PM