Energy Bill Amendment Will Make it Easier for Independent Renewable Energy Generators to Compete in the Market, Says Government

An amendment to the Energy Bill will make it easier for independent generators of renewable electricity to sell their power to suppliers, the Government has announced. 

It will assist in dealing with industry concerns that the removal of the 'supply obligation' in the Renewables Obligation (RO) will undermine the market for power purchase agreements (PPAs)

New York Governor signs 3 bills to spur Solar PV

Aiming to create green jobs and make solar energy more affordable for homes and businesses, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a series of bills into effect today, August 17.

Part and parcel of his administration’s NY-Sun initiative to foster solar and renewable energy development and growth across the state, Gov. Cuomo enacted legislation that introduces statewide tax credits for power purchase agreements (PPAs) and solar energy equipment, sales tax exemptions for commercial solar equipment, and an extension of the real property tax abatement for solar power installations in New York City, Capitol Confidential reported.