Austin seeks up to $14 million in state loans for solar
Austin City Council authorized applications for up to $14 million in LoanSTAR loans for solar on city facilities and approved $10 million in utility engineering contracts.
Solar energy
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Walton Town Advances Proposed One-Year Moratorium on New Solar Facilities
The Town of Walton published notice of a public hearing for Local Law 3 of 2026, a proposed one-year moratorium on solar-energy facilities.
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Maryland regulators seek public comment in La Vale on proposed Allegany County solar plant
The Maryland Public Service Commission scheduled a May 28 public hearing at LaVale Library on Solar Star Allegany South LLC’s proposed 4.95-megawatt solar facility in Allegany County.
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Connecticut adopts renewable-energy affordability law
Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-127 on July 15, 2026, directing renewed attention to affordability and access in Connecticut solar-energy and battery-storage programs.
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Winamac Plan Commission sets July 9 hearing on 12-month solar, battery moratorium
Winamac Plan Commission has scheduled a July 9, 2026, 6 p.m. hearing on proposed 12-month moratoriums covering commercial solar and battery storage.
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Detroit approves DTE takeover of neighborhood solar projects
Detroit City Council approved shifting three delayed Solar Neighborhoods projects to DTE Energy on June 25, a move meant to keep the plan alive before a July 4 federal tax-credit deadline.
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Walton posts one-year moratorium on new solar projects
Walton has posted a one-year solar moratorium while officials review land-use rules, a move that could delay permits, site plans and variances.