San Francisco Gives Residents a Say in Where Public EV Chargers Go with New Citywide Program
San Francisco has launched a permanent citywide curbside EV charging program, giving charging operators a clear path to install public chargers across the city while allowing residents to nominate preferred locations through a new online map. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is now accepting applications from qualified charging operators, who must obtain a […]
Texas Tightens Residential Solar Sales Oversight as New Registration Requirements Take Effect
New requirements under Texas Senate Bill 1036, the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act, take full effect September 1, 2026, mandating that residential solar salespeople register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and work exclusively for registered solar retailers. According to Houston Public Media, the registration and enforcement provisions are the final phase of […]
NeoVolta Power, SK On Strike Strategic Deal to Advance Domestic BESS Manufacturing
NeoVolta Power, a majority-owned subsidiary of NeoVolta Inc., has entered into a five-year strategic supply and manufacturing collaboration with SK On, establishing a framework for up to 18 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of combined activity between the two companies from 2027 through 2031. The collaboration begins with a signed agreement for SK On to supply 9 GWh […]
California Approves SB 868, Makes Plug-In Balcony Solar Accessible to Renters and Homeowners
The California Legislature has passed Senate Bill 868, also known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would remove the regulatory barriers that have kept small plug-in solar systems out of reach for millions of apartment, condo, and single-family home residents across the state. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for his […]