Solar

FERC recently approved the California ISO’s (CAISO) proposal to lower a bidding floor to more efficiently address a growing “over generation” problem due in part to increasing “variable energy” (i.e., typically renewable) resources.  A bit of background is needed to understand the problem and the solution.

CAISO operates two bid-based…
Continue Reading FERC Approves CAISO Rule Change Designed to Avoid “Over Generation” Problems

Earlier today, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued an interim rule that seeks to clarify when a contractor may use a non-U.S. manufactured photovoltaic (PV) device in certain government contracts.  The rule offers guidance to contractors in determining whether a PV device qualifies as a permissible “designated country” device, explaining…
Continue Reading DoD Clarifies Sourcing Restrictions Applicable to Certain Photovoltaic Procurements