cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/647217

But around the US, utility companies are using their outsize political power to slow down the clean energy transition, and they are probably using your money to do it.

  • FlanFlinger
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    Meanwhile in Ireland

    The new range of installation sizes - greater than 6 kWp up to 1,000 kWp (1 MW) capacity - will cover a variety of non-domestic businesses, from small local shops up to large manufacturing facilities. It will also be available for public buildings, sports clubs and community organisations.

    The existing Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The enhanced pilot scheme supports are estimated to cost up to €15 million in 2023. Installations of up to 1MW could be eligible for a grant of up to €162,600

    https://www.breakingnews.ie/business/ministers-ryan-and-coveney-announce-enhanced-solar-pv-scheme-1497601.html

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      The political system in the US is designed to create competing centers of power, none of which has full control. This is an example of that: state governments and utility regulators in some states are engaged in policy at odds with federal government policy, which currently subsidizes a shift to wind and solar. The pay-to-play nature of much of US government is particularly problematic in this regard.