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Assemblyman Damon Connolly has introduced a bill to reinstate higher incentives for Californians who install residential solar projects. “The removal of incentives that have helped offset the cost of solar installation has had severe consequences on our ability to generate clean energy,” Connolly, a Democrat who lives in San Rafael, said in a statement announcing […]
California has long championed renewable energy, but a change in the state’s policies last year has led to a sharp decline in the installation of residential rooftop solar in the state. Thousands of companies — including installers, manufacturers and distributors — are reeling from the new policy, which took effect in April and greatly reduced incentives that had encouraged homeowners to install solar panels. Since the change, sales of rooftop solar installations in California dropped as much as
For nearly five years, Austin Energy's EVs for Schools program has provided access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and related technology curriculum to more than 150 schools across Central Texas. Now, AE is gearing up for the rollout of its upgraded program, adapted to meet the changing landscape of EV technology.
As the City of Austin works toward reducing its carbon footprint, city officials are working to expand programs and infrastructure to help make electric vehicle technology more accessible citywide.
Over the last 10 years, Austin Energy has been providing E-bike rebates to residents.