House committee refers bill to rename Minnesota community solar program for Melissa Hortman The House Energy, Finance and Policy Committee heard widespread, bipartisan testimony supporting House File 3556 — a bill to rename the Community Solar Garden program for the late Melissa Hortman — and referred the bill to the General Register by voice vote after testimony from utilities, industry groups, advocates, and the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

Minnesota's Community Solar Garden program may soon carry the name of its champion, Melissa Hortman, as bipartisan support swells in the House committee.

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State Energy Office says DOE program reviews leave home‑efficiency, electrification and solar plans in limbo Melissa Bailey, director of the State Energy Office, told lawmakers that DOE and EPA reviews have paused conditional awards and late‑stage approvals for Vermont’s home efficiency rebates, electrification grants and the Solar for All program — with the latter canceled by EPA and now subject to legal challenges.

Vermont's ambitious energy plans are in jeopardy as federal reviews cast uncertainty over critical funding for home efficiency and electrification programs.

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Clearwater Council Proposes Earmarking Savings for Solar Projects and Incentives Council discusses using saved funds from Duke solar program for future clean energy initiatives.

Clearwater is paving the way for a brighter future with a new initiative that promises free solar installations for low-income families—ensuring sustainability meets accessibility!

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