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A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Community solar may soon be a possibility in Ohio if new legislation advances. Photo: James St. John<\/p><\/div>\n

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to start community solar pilot program
\n<\/strong>Columbus, Ohio<\/em><\/p>\n

Two Republican state representatives introduced a bill in Ohio that would allow for the development of community solar facilities under a statewide pilot program<\/a>. HB 197 would pave the way for 1,500 MW of community solar and award special grants to brownfield projects.<\/p>\n

DOE announces solar workforce development program awardees
\n<\/strong>Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The Dept. of Energy announced 12 projects selected for negotiation to launch training partnerships that expand the solar energy workforce<\/a> in underserved and underrepresented communities across the country. The projects involve two SPW<\/em> Top Solar Contractors and the Amicus O&M Cooperative.<\/p>\n

IRS releases guidance on direct pay and transferability under IRA
\n<\/strong>Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations and\u00a0frequently asked questions<\/a> about the direct pay and transferability options in the Inflation Reduction Act. The guidance outlines who’s applicable for these incentives and how to claim them on tax returns.<\/p>\n

House Ways and Means Committee proposes repeal of IRA in new tax bill
\n<\/strong>Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The House Ways and Means Committee has proposed a repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act<\/a> in its Build It in America Act. It’s unlikely to advance, but it’s the second attempt by the GOP-led House of Representatives to repeal the IRA this year.<\/p>\n

Majority of states get low grades on clean energy interconnection policies
\n<\/strong>The USA<\/em><\/p>\n

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council released its Freeing the Grid interconnection grades<\/a>, which rate each state in the nation on the quality of its interconnection policies. Of the 39 states and territories that have statewide interconnection procedures, only New Mexico received an A for its interconnection rules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to start community solar pilot program Columbus, Ohio Two Republican state representatives introduced a bill in Ohio that would allow for the development of community solar facilities under a statewide pilot program. 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