Video & Transcript Research : 'distributed solar'
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/07/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um and so because solar of pavement.
- of our existing rules regarding solar of our existing rules regarding solar projects. projects.
- Bill 65, the department and the solar Bill 65, the department and the solar industry<00:13:06.320
- not likely to be part of distributed not likely to be part of distributed energy<00:34:46.879>
- <00:38:53.839>
energy reliability and um distributed energy reliability and um distributed - <00:38:53.839>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- More typically, it can back up wind or solar, and it turns wind or solar. into 24-7 dispatchable.
- Solar is contributing on a regular basis during the summer peak, I think we all know that, but solar
- Residential commercial members were installing solar panels and only solar panels.
- I saw an HEB parking lot that was a solar panel, like the entire parking lot was a solar energy panel
- Their parking lot is also a solar panel.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- homeowner who's invested in my solar homeowner who's invested in my solar system<02:03:50.239>
- utility investments in distributed utility investments in distributed energy<05:00:32.798>
resources - utility uh investments in in distribut utility uh investments in in distribut energy<05:42:07.798
- intended to bring on more distributed intended to bring on more distributed energy<05:52:04.200>
- <05:53:58.520>
energy investment in distributed energy investment in distributed energy resources - utility investments in distributed utility investments in distributed energy<05:00:32.798>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Geesi explains that Solar Ray Corporation has been deeply involved in the solar hot water mandate for
- He says a solar water heater typically must meet a 90% solar fraction to be installed in a new home,
- backup or solar.
- as a water heater efficiency a solar as a water heater efficiency a solar water<01:26:30.600>
- 10% can come from backup or from solar 10% can come from backup or from solar um<01:26:47.400>
Summary:
The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi.
HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date.
HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jun 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of our projects just Excuse me, the The solar, the solar project that we were expecting, um, that
- for 100% daytime solar.
- A very big ah solar system. And then we use the solar energy to power the reactor.
- Um, the reactor is a closed system and so basically we have a solar panel and then the solar energy will
- because it's used at non-solar times.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- solar storm you know that that solar solar storm you know that that solar storm<03:33:21.600>
- So, the entire distribution<03:55:10.319>
system. distribution system. distribution system. - <03:55:52.640>
generation, <03:55:53.279>solar <03:55:53.600>or distributed generation - , solar or distributed generation, solar or something<03:55:54.000>
else <03:55:54.239>on on your distribution system. on your distribution system.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and to a lesser degree solar systems. and to a lesser degree solar systems.
- wind and solar energy systems.
- Solar is more affordable and overall more accessible as a distributed energy system, thus making it a
- . um solar is wind systems than solar. um solar is more<01:07:35.599>
affordable <01:07:36.000> - <01:08:06.400>
energy foregone revenue for the solar energy foregone revenue for the solar
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Center, and Regional Distribution Center Director.
- Solar radiation management is a very new technology, Senator Garcia did bring this up briefly.
- Solar radiation management is a very new technology.
- Solar weather modification has been authorized under federal law for many decades.
- State of the science fact sheet on solar radiation modification.
Summary:
The committee considered and reported favorably several bills, most of them sponsored by Senator Rodriguez. CS/SB 164 on vessel accountability was presented as a measure to help law enforcement identify vessel owners, create a free long-term anchoring permit program, increase penalties for derelict vessel violations, and authorize grants for local governments in FWC’s prevention program; it passed without amendment. SB 388, dealing with FWC trust funds, was also reported favorably after Senator Berman asked whether non-game wildlife funds would support immigration enforcement; Senator Rodriguez said they would not. CS/SB 1320 was amended to recreate the Resilient Florida Trust Fund and then passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System was amended to define new terms and reduce the maximum surcharge from 25 cents to 15 cents, then reported favorably. CS/SB 86 on peer support for first responders expanded eligibility to support personnel and passed with broad support from law enforcement and related groups.
The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 92, a hit-and-run accountability bill by Senator Gruters. The adopted amendment added a front license plate requirement, lowered the damage threshold from $5,000 to $2,500, and retained reporting requirements for repair shops. NFIB testified in opposition to parts of the bill, citing concerns about the lower threshold, short reporting deadlines, and potential license revocation, while supporters argued the bill would improve accountability and help solve hit-and-run cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate.
The final and most contentious measure was CS/SB 56 by Senator Garcia, which would prohibit geoengineering and weather modification activities in Florida, repeal older weather-modification statutes, create a public reporting system at DEP, and impose penalties for violations. Supporters, including individuals identifying with weather-watch and anti-geoengineering concerns, argued that the bill would address public fears and environmental risks. A cloud-seeding company representative testified that cloud seeding is distinct from solar radiation management and said permitting should exist for responsible weather modification, while warning the bill could hinder beneficial precipitation enhancement. Despite skepticism from some members about the bill’s premise and scope, the committee reported it favorably. The meeting then concluded after members recorded missed votes and the committee adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/29/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #20
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 6, members: this is the TPT exemption for solar energy devices.
- Effectively, this means you don’t have to pay TPT on solar energy devices, for example, solar panels
- Line 6 members, this is the TBT exemption for solar energy devices.
- Effectively, this is just, you don't have to pay TBT on solar energy devices, for example, solar panels
- This is an individual income tax issue for taxpayers who have solar energy devices.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- interact with the federal Solar for All award program?
- And so the community solar program?
- I don't want to disincentivize rooftop solar.
- For the community solar site? For community solar side? Yeah, the $33 million. Right.
- It's massive. 1.15 gigawatts of solar and the same... It's 2.3 gigawatts.
Summary:
The hearing was an informational budget session on energy agency proposals, with no votes taken. Early discussion focused on Proposition 4 climate bond implementation, including funding for demand-side grid support, offshore wind development, and transmission financing. The Department of Finance said the budget includes allocations for demand-side grid support and offshore wind, but not yet for the $325 million transmission financing piece pending a required study. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to consider whether to wait on offshore wind funding, whether to keep shifting funds into demand-side grid support, and how to direct future transmission financing. Members also raised concerns about local technical assistance for offshore wind, Salton Sea priorities, and the need for more information before final decisions.
The California Energy Commission and CPUC then reviewed the broader energy package. The CEC highlighted the demand-side grid support program’s growth, distributed energy backup assets, long-duration storage, hydrogen grants, and the SIRP clean energy reliability program. CPUC testimony emphasized affordability, wildfire mitigation costs, rooftop solar cost shifts, and efforts to reduce rates while maintaining reliability and clean energy goals. Members questioned CPUC staffing, delays in proceedings, coordination with the CEC and CAISO, and the impact of rate increases on customers. The agencies also discussed the AB 3264 transmission financing study, with CPUC saying work on the study had already begun and was on track for the July 1 deadline.
Several trailer bill and implementation items were also discussed. The committee reviewed a proposal to extend the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program surcharge, with members split over whether it should be handled in budget trailer bill language or policy legislation; the administration said the surcharge supports a critical program serving about three-quarters of a million Californians. The committee also heard a CPUC data-sharing proposal to allow nondisclosure agreements for transmission and reliability data, which members generally supported as a technical fix. DWR explained a proposal to clarify language for the Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve so it can potentially sell three gas-fired units it owns, and the CEC presented a federal transmission grant proposal tied to grid-enhancing technologies and ratepayer cost recovery. Finally, the committee discussed California Lifeline and possible broadband pilot reforms in light of uncertainty around federal Universal Service Fund support, with CPUC saying it is exploring a statewide standalone broadband option for eligible customers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/16/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- or plug-in solar.
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or the roof is not conducive to solar or the roof is not conducive to solar - could ever put solar panels on my roof. could ever put solar panels on my roof.
- solar. Thank you. solar. Thank you. Thank<00:13:22.480>
you, <00:13:22.520>Mr. - about how to install solar. about how to install solar.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/09/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Solar Garden Program.
- Minnesota’s groundbreaking Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden
- Community solar gardens, or CSG, were a way to allow Minnesotans to pay for solar energy to meet their
- Community solar gardens, or CSG, were a way to allow Minnesotans to pay for solar energy to meet their
- Solar, a Minnesota-based developer and owner-operator of solar and battery storage projects.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There were news reports of various solar suppliers, Canadian Solar and then Trina Solar, which is now
- So a utility-scale solar farm that utilizes Canadian Solar equipment as part of their supply chain would
- All of those, Spectra Solar, Permian One Solar.
- Would solar be baseload?
- Solar and Storage Association?
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 28th, 2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (05/04/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- County is choosing to erect a solar array somewhere else and sell the power and then offset utility
- <00:16:34.360>
array instead of putting a solar array instead of putting a solar array next - County is choosing to erect a solar County is choosing to erect a solar array<00:16:41.839>
somewhere - solar during<00:19:56.960>
the <00:19:57.200>entire <00:19:57.680>year. - , also preparing, distributing, also preparing, distributing, manufacturing,<00:37:48.520>
self-possessing
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass.
Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0.
Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- energy, solar, wind. energy, solar, wind.
- The solar arrays are a solar arrays. The solar arrays are a secondary<00:09:12.720>
use. - the land and the solar panels. the land and the solar panels.
- <00:12:11.760>
solar person put 25 of these solar solar person put 25 of these solar solar - <00:13:16.320>
panels, <00:13:16.639>solar articulated solar panels, solar articulated
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- owe on your solar?
- on versus have old solar on.
- And so do we know how many non-solar people are subsidizing those with solar?
- customers, to future solar customers, and to non-solar customers.
- rooftop solar customers.
Summary:
The committee heard several energy and utilities bills, with testimony largely focused on wildfire mitigation, affordability, clean energy planning, and utility accountability. AB 706, by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, would create a fund to support projects that use forest biomass waste from wildfire mitigation and forest restoration; supporters said it would reduce open burning and emissions while providing reliable renewable power, and the bill later passed 13-0. AB 39, by Assembly Member Zbur, would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning strategies for transportation and buildings; it drew broad support from clean energy, labor, environmental, and local government advocates and passed 9-0. AB 1167, by Assembly Member Berman, would restrict investor-owned utilities from charging ratepayers for lobbying, promotional advertising, and similar shareholder-benefit expenses; supporters framed it as an affordability and transparency measure, while utilities argued the bill was overly broad and already covered by existing rules. It passed 7-0, with some members not voting and the roll left open.
The committee also considered AB 1417 on offshore wind community funding transparency, which was amended to remove new fees and instead require reporting on developer support for local and tribal community capacity-building; opposition was withdrawn and the bill passed 9-0. AB 367, by Assembly Member Bennett, would require water districts in high fire-risk areas of Ventura County to have backup power, full tanks during red flag warnings, and hardened facilities; water agencies opposed unless amended due to cost and liability concerns, but the bill passed 10-0. The consent calendar, including multiple additional measures, was approved 11-0.
Other bills drew more divided testimony. AB 745 would allow securitization to finance utility undergrounding and prohibit a return on equity for undergrounding projects; supporters said it would lower ratepayer costs, while utilities warned it would effectively discourage undergrounding and could raise other rates. The bill passed 7-4 and was left on call. AB 1423 would apply reliability standards to publicly funded EV chargers installed before 2024; supporters said taxpayers should get functioning chargers, while charging-network representatives objected to retroactive requirements and possible conflicts with existing agreements. It passed 13-0. AB 388 would create a narrow exception to utility regulation to facilitate green hydrogen projects using private power lines; supporters said it would unlock low-cost renewable hydrogen and jobs, while utilities raised concerns about customer protections and grid planning. It passed 12-0. The committee also began hearing AB 825, which the author said would address the high cost of financing major transmission and generation buildout, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation and action on that bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/27/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- bunch of solar panels and wind turbines. bunch of solar panels and wind turbines.
- And I that's on distribution as well. Distribution and uh transmission.
- transmission it's all uh distribution. transmission it's all uh distribution.
- distribution as well. distribution as well.
- >> Distribution and uh transmission. >> Distribution and uh transmission.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/13/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- A viable place to build solar projects.
- The Solar Energy Industries Association reports over 1,100 solar jobs in the state.
- ... ...solar.
- They already have solar panel or solar array and having these additional things. >> Yeah, that was the
- already have solar panel or solar array already have solar panel or solar array and<01:10:39.600
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:35 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- That was the first community solar project to go live.
- We will have better data about overall community solar capacity as they go live.
- What is community solar, Madam Chair? A microgrid, it's a small, I don't know.
- I believe that's the number that's traditionally been utilized for solar Generation.
- My question is in regards to these Community solar projects.