DOE launches new solar permitting software to accelerate rooftop solar adoption

Today, the U.S. The Department of Energy announced the launch of a new online permitting platform to accelerate the approval of solar projects across the United States. The announcement was made during a roundtable with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.  SolarAPP+ was developed and built by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory … Continue reading DOE launches new solar permitting software to accelerate rooftop solar adoption

2020 Regulatory Policy Wins for Solar and Storage in Colorado

COSSA intervened in the proceedings below in 2020 and secured theses wins.  Xcel’s 2020-21 Renewable Energy Standard Compliance Plan  Community Solar Gardens capacity increased from 40 MW to 75 MW annuallyIncreased capacity in the Large program (above 500 kW) by 43% to 20MW annuallyEliminates production meter requirement for all new systems 10kW and smaller Denied PSCo’s … Continue reading 2020 Regulatory Policy Wins for Solar and Storage in Colorado

Colorado Solar and Storage Association Promotes Griffin Crafts to Director of Operations and Membership

Expanded responsibility is a sign of his success during his tenure with COSSA  Denver, Colorado – July 21, 2020 – The Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) is excited to announce today that Griffin Crafts has been promoted to Director of Operations and Membership. This new position better reflects Crafts’ increasing responsibility and success at … Continue reading Colorado Solar and Storage Association Promotes Griffin Crafts to Director of Operations and Membership

Highlights from Xcel’s Solar*Rewards Installer Update – July 2019

Xcel Energy Colorado has reached 50,000 Customer-Sited Solar Installations!In 2018, the Solar*Rewards team handled more than 8,700 applications which led to over 6,400 on-site solar installations. This number will continue to grow as nearly 20 on-site solar projects are being interconnected, per day. Congratulations! 2020-2021 Renewable Energy (RE) PlanThe proposed plan has been filed and can … Continue reading Highlights from Xcel’s Solar*Rewards Installer Update – July 2019

2019 Legislative Session in Review

The Colorado Legislative session adjourned on Friday evening, but not without passing several bills of great consequence to the state’s electric power sector. For solar and storage companies, the two biggest bills were HB19-1003, the Community Solar Modernization Act, and SB19-236, Sunset Public Utilities Commission. Both are expected to be signed in the near future … Continue reading 2019 Legislative Session in Review

Competitive Markets: Cleaner Future – COSEIA’s 7 Principles on How To Get To 100% Clean Energy by 2040

  Colorado is in the middle of a dynamic evolution in the generation and delivery of electricity because customers are demanding choices and direct participation in how energy is generated and managed. They want to benefit from lower prices, cleaner air and greater autonomy. Colorado’s citizens - and in turn the utilities that serve them … Continue reading Competitive Markets: Cleaner Future – COSEIA’s 7 Principles on How To Get To 100% Clean Energy by 2040

Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association Names Its First President & CEO

Creation of new role is a sign of the maturing solar and energy storage industries in Colorado The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Kruger as its new President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "I'm overjoyed to join COSEIA and the Colorado solar and energy storage industries. … Continue reading Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association Names Its First President & CEO