The Gila River Indian Community in Arizona has begun construction on a 1 MW solar array that could potentially save 65 million gallons of water per year through avoided evaporation. California regulators have amended their proposal to reduce rooftop solar credits for multimeter properties, but industry backers argue it would still make solar unaffordable for schools and apartment-dwellers. A Colorado oil and gas operator plans to install a 10 MW solar system to power compressor stations and other facilities. Hawaiian Electric plans to provide up to $75 million to a state fund for compensating Maui wildfire victims. The California oil industry spends more on lobbying than any other sector as the state passes new climate laws and restricts drilling. Alaska lawmakers accuse Hilcorp of using its monopoly position in the Cook Inlet to restrict natural gas supplies and increase prices. Wyoming lawmakers are considering giving coal power plants more time to comply with a law requiring them to consider installing carbon capture equipment rather than shutting down. The federal Bureau of Land Management offers leases on 135,000 acres in Nevada for geothermal development.
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
