Modest Reductions in Interconnection Queues Do Not Mean Reform Has Achieved its Aims In August, Lawrence Berkely National Lab released new data for its annual “Queued Up” report series, which compiles interconnection queue data from nearly all of the grid operators...
The Interconnection Challenge As hundreds of solar projects are ready to provide Americans with reliable and affordable energy, grid delays are stopping them in their tracks. Even after a record-breaking 50 gigawatts of new solar capacity were installed in 2024,...
The passing of the 2025 budget reconciliation bill into law comes during a pivotal time as solar energy and domestic manufacturing in the U.S. are experiencing historic growth and momentum. Rising Energy Prices Make no mistake, this law will raise...
Three years ago, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) was founded to accelerate solar and storage technologies. Now, as we celebrate our third anniversary, SI2 has helped shape national and industry conversations on solar permitting, agrivoltaics...
By: Charlotte Hay and Shawn Rumery Farmers are Under Pressure American farmers are the backbone of rural economies, and a critical source of food for all American households. Despite all of their value, farmers today face serious challenges not only in...
For the first time in more than two decades, utilities and regulators across the country are facing a new dilemma: how to meet soaring electricity demand driven by the growing digital AI economy and increased consumption, contributing significantly to the rise in...
After two decades of stagnant growth in electricity demand, the landscape is changing. Energy demand is set to rise significantly, with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) projecting aggregate electricity load growth to double from 0.6% per year...
Grid Interconnection Report
It was an honor to attend a White House convening on “Accelerating Clean Energy Through Meaningful Community Engagement” last Friday in Washington D.C. The White House brought together an impressive group of state officials, researchers, advocates, and industry...