From renewable portfolio standards to net metering, solar energy progress has always been driven at the state level. Still, here are a few federal level trends to watch.
1. FERC
Since the departure of Commissioner Norman Bay, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) lacks a quorum to issue major decisions. To address this until a replacement can be confirmed, FERC issued an order to delegate more authority to staff. But, in the interim, could this leave several key solar decisions hanging in the wind?
