The European Court of Auditors has warned that the European Union may miss its 2030 renewable hydrogen goals, while the US Department of Energy and Arches have agreed to build a $12.6 billion hydrogen hub in California. The DOE has offered a conditional loan guarantee for 200 MW solar, 285 MW storage in Puerto Rico, which could double the territory’s utility-scale solar capacity. The Canadian government has extended a heat pump grant scheme to low- and medium-income households. The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed a bill limiting solar permit processing and streamlined appeals processes. The EPA-administered Solar for All Program is facing vendor and compliance challenges.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







