The alarming surge in California’s electricity prices over the past three years far outpaces inflation and reveals that consumers are paying more for the same or even reduced levels of service – contradicting any notion of decreasing utility rates.
Californians are bracing for additional energy bill rate hikes due to proposed changes from the
@californiapuc
. The lack of consumer choice and market competition is impeding progress and stifling innovation in the
#energytransition
.
More in
@sfchronicle
.
The rising national average electricity rate, now 15 cents per kWh, comes with no added consumer benefits. By prioritizing competition & moving toward a decentralized system, we can create a more affordable energy landscape with solar. More in
@FastCompany
.
Big utilities from CA to AZ to FL want to eliminate any competition to their monopoly & restrict consumer choice.
After taxing
#solar
, what's next?!
Taxing LEDs?
Making consumers pay for
#energy
they don't use?
(1/2)
By offering incentives for reducing
#electricity
consumption, Texans can actively contribute to grid stability. This creates a win-win with consumers benefiting from potential savings & the grid avoiding potential blackouts.
@CanaryMediaInc
explains more.
To help combat these utility monopolies, consumers should have the power to choose their
#energy
providers, bringing resiliency, sustainability, and affordability compared to traditional
#fossilfuels
.
More via
@HoustonChron
.
In partnership with
@lumaenergypr
,
@SunnovaEnergy
is expanding its industry-leading VPP platform through the Power Flex Program. As the largest residential
#solar
provider in PR, this program allows our customers to contribute to grid stability & be compensated for their support.
Utilities continue to burden consumers with high costs, as shown by FPL's $4.86B rate hike. This move serves stakeholder profit, not public interest. At
@SunnovaEnergy
, we empower consumers for a resilient, affordable
#energy
future.
More in
@MiamiHerald
.
.
@SunnovaEnergy
was selected by
@ENERGY
to receive part of a $440M commitment from the
#PuertoRico
Energy Resilience Fund to support the installation of
#rooftop
solar + batteries, ensuring continuous power supply during extreme weather & creating thousands of local
#cleanenergy
Opening soon,
@SunnovaEnergy
is looking forward to unveiling its new Adaptive Technology Center (ATC), geared toward enhancing the customer experience with industry-leading technologies that troubleshoot a range of customer system issues.
Learn more:
Solar net metering is evolving with smart panels, batteries, and
#DPPs
leading the way—offering a diversified
#energy
mix, enhanced
#grid
resilience, and playing a pivotal role in the broader energy ecosystem.
Read
@JigarShahDC
’s take in
@pvmagazine
.
Utilizing
#cleanenergy
that is both resilient, reliable, and better for the environment should not be political. Yet, Texas regulators' leniency towards gas fines underscores the need to prioritize sustainable solutions over short-term and personal gains.
At
@SunnovaEnergy
, we envision an entirely new system where there is competition in the market for power providers and consumers have choice. We are working to suit the needs of current + future
#energy
demands and meet consumers where they are:
I believe the U.S. power industry needs a revolution. We need to welcome
#innovation
and competition, so people can take control of their
#energy
and have the power to choose.
Check out my op-ed in
@utilitydive
.
.
@SunnovaEnergy
is ushering in a new era of service capabilities with the expansion of our GCC. New technology, an increased team of experts, and operational efficiency improvements build a robust infrastructure that earns customer trust.
Learn more:
Another example of why we need distributed
#energy
resources, like residential
#solar
+ storage services, now more than ever.
Outdated centralized utilities are greedy, don’t let them take away your rights to affordable, reliable, &
#cleanenergy
.
Thanks for having me on the show,
@SaraEisen
. Enjoyed discussing rising utility rates, our stock performance, and how we must bring competition back into the
#energy
industry to support innovation and protect consumers.
Charging more for
#energyefficiency
projects that homeowners implement to reduce their
#carbonfootprint
& save their family money?
People deserve to have the freedom to choose.
Thanks for speaking up once again,
@Schwarzenegger
.
(2/2)
Studies by
@BerkeleyLab
debunk the misconception that solar is only for the wealthy.
@SunnovaEnergy
consistently serves LMI families and we believe that every household has the right to take control of their energy independence.
More in
@CanaryMediaInc
.
Seeing millions of my fellow Texans without power again has only further solidified the importance of solar + storage service. But it’s not about renewables vs fossil fuels—it’s about the power of distributed generation.
Millions of Texans are without power due to
@ERCOT_ISO
cutting 10,500 MW from customers to help reduce the demand on the grid. Distributed energy from
#solar
systems reduces the strain on the grid. Learn how to can create and store your own excess energy.
Moving away from fossil fuels to a more sustainable + reliable source of power like
#solar
is a great way to help modernize
#PuertoRico
's grid.
@SunnovaEnergy
is excited to help more people on the island reach energy independence.
More in
@NPR
.
"Our grid was built this way because of technological constraints that now no longer exist." -
@James_McGinniss
Tech is changing rapidly & we must integrate new tech into an
#energy
service that's superior to what the centralized monopoly can deliver.
With
@SunnovaEnergy
's expansion into the commercial
#solar
space, we look forward to helping companies adapt in an ever-changing
#energy
landscape to transform their businesses into Sunnova Adaptive Businesses.
Following our earnings call today, I'm proud to say that
@SunnovaEnergy
is in the best position it's ever been in, thanks to our Energy as a Service business model and strong balance sheet. The demand for Sunnova's
#energy
services has never been stronger. (1/3)
Proud to call Texas home. Once passed, the
#IRA
will allow TX to grow into an
#energy
powerhouse, attracting more investment in the
#cleanenergy
industry & giving TX the potential to become a hub for domestic manufacturing.
Read about it in
@business
.
Electricians are vital in the
#energy
landscape—and right now, a shortage is posing a threat to our industry. The
@POTUS
's climate bill is adding billions worth of incentives to the U.S. economy and it must be matched with skilled workers.
More in
@WSJ
.
Christopher Hohn is right. As oil, gas & utility prices surge, we’re seeing accelerated growth across our industry.
#RenewableEnergy
, like
#solar
+ storage, reduces our dependence on fossil fuels & provides affordable
#energy
consumers can rely on.
Great meeting Senator
@Ossoff
in D.C. yesterday.
We appreciate his dedication to strengthening our domestic solar manufacturing capacity, especially given the critical importance of
#energy
independence & our transition to a
#cleanenergy
economy. (1/2)
During the holiday season, it's important to express our gratitude — the
@SunnovaEnergy
team and their significant others are an incredible group, and I couldn't be more proud to have them on my side as we continue to build
#Sunnova
together.
Happy holidays, everyone!
Nationwide, utilities are enforcing unfair practices that are designed to make them more money and work against consumers. We need to work together to help ensure people are treated equally and fairly in front of the meter and behind the meter. (1/2)
Great article,
@johnffarrell
.
We hope to pioneer this new initiative of developing
#solar
+
#batterystorage
-focused micro-utilities that will bring more innovation to the market & provide consumers with energy choices & improved
#energy
resiliency.
We need the US govt to kickstart domestic manufacturing. There are growth opportunities in the
#electrification
of homes and transportation, and we believe the demand for reliable
#energy
is only going to continue to increase.
The Biden administration is finally taking steps in the right direction—and the key to this success will be Congress passing the reconciliation package, which must include an extension of the ITC and Senator
@ossoff
's SEMA Act.
#solarenergy
#climateaction
Great piece by
@KatherineBlunt
.
The US power system has been faltering for a long time and we as a society need to recognize this NOW and focus on distributed resources for reliable
#energy
by integrating
#solar
,
#batteries
, generators, etc.
Thanks for shedding light on cutting the cord,
@ivanlpenn
. Ppl want reliability & utilities can no longer provide it. Add that to proposing to penalize homeowners for having
#solar
+ storage & rising utility rates, & off-grid becomes the logical next step.
It’s promising to see that
@ERCOT_ISO
is estimating they will have enough power supply to make it through the day tomorrow without blackouts–however, this leap in demand shows the importance of integrating
#renewables
into infrastructure.
More in
@Chron
.
Yesterday I met w/
#REALHouston
& Houston energy community members
@BuffBrew
for our 1st in-person event. It's clear that we're bringing current & future industry stakeholders' opportunities to connect, promote innovation & increase visibility of Houston’s renewable energy space.
#Solarenergy
+ battery storage are more affordable, more resilient, and more
#sustainable
than traditional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, and could be key to mitigating the risk of blackouts.
@MikeBloomberg
explains more in his
@opinion
piece.
I decided to headquarter
@Sunnova_Solar
in
#Houston
because of its people—they’re smart, innovative and they know the
#energy
business. We are proud to take a role in leading Houston into the new energy era.
For Houston, climate change and the energy transition present both a threat and an opportunity. We can either catch the wave and lead, or it has the potential to leave us in its wake. I’d like to see us lead. – Partnership CEO Bob Harvey
#AGreaterHOU
We saw the importance of
#batterystorage
after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. Since then,
#solar
and battery storage continue to increase in popularity, creating more
#jobs
and boosting the American
#economy
, as shown in
@ENERGY
's annual report.
California is leading the charge with its recent approval of flexible interconnection. This move sets a national precedent in acknowledging the power of
#solar
+
#batterystorage
in grid resilience and blackout prevention.
More from
@CanaryMediaInc
.
Great article,
@ivanlpenn
.
The big issue facing
#energy
markets more broadly isn't necessarily regulation vs deregulation, but the unfortunate reality of utility monopolies and the resulting lack of consumer choice. (1/6)
Enjoyed speaking at the
@Generac
conference this week & seeing dealers working together to provide homeowners w/
#energy
reliability & resiliency. With so many opportunities for growth this year, we’re excited to partner w/ even more dealers to help them achieve their goals.
The fire in
#Lahaina
is yet another example of how the utility model is fundamentally flawed, accentuating the need for distributed, decentralized
#solar
solutions. We need to put the power back in the hands of the consumer.
More in
@washingtonpost
.
This decision is troubling and disappointing for the state on the heels of the NEM 3.0 decision in December, especially due to the fact that our application shows the rate, reliability, environmental, and other public interest benefits that community microgrids can provide. (2/3)
Yesterday, we learned that Administrative Law Judge Rizzo issued a Proposed Decision granting the motion of the Public Advocates Office of the
@californiapuc
to dismiss
@SunnovaEnergy
’s recent microgrid application. (1/3)
This is extremely worrisome. And while it can appear that climate change is increasingly getting away from us, we are working hard and have optimism as we see
#technology
and
#energy
services adapting to combat the affects of rising CO2 concentrations.
Thanks for having me on the show,
@SaraEisen
.
Accelerating the growth of
#solar
is a massive economic opportunity for the U.S. and we should be leading the world in domestic manufacturing and
#solar
deployments. The world needs all American
#energy
.
#PuertoRico
is leading the energy revolution with consumer-driven demand for reliable, affordable
#energy
.
In my op-ed on
@ElNuevoDia
I explain how we must embrace competition & consumer choice for an energy system that tackles global challenges head-on:
As rising utility rates increasingly impact homeowners,
#solarenergy
services are quickly becoming the more attractive option. Naturally, more people are switching and will continue to switch to
#solar
.
"
#PuertoRico
has the chance to show the world what the future of resilient and reliable energy looks like... [The island] could become the inflection point for positive transformation across the entire global energy industry." Op-ed via
@RealClearEnergy
I’m in CA and witnessing the sticker shock at the
#gas
pumps. Thankfully these prices haven’t hit TX and the rest of the country…yet. It’s a great time to consider getting an
#EV
so that you can charge your car AND your home using
#solar
from your Sunnova system.
"This is the first time in history that the United States government finally did something to address climate change."
@SunnovaEnergy
founder and CEO
@JohnBerger_CEO
weighs in on the environmental effects of the Inflation Reduction Act with
@paulanewtonCNN
.
Well, Biden has taken action on some things—
#solar
tariffs extended (1st time in US history tariffs have ever been extended)—& taking up fraudulent anti circumvention petitions that are killing utility scale solar industry. So there’s some action taken...
Homes and businesses in
#California
are forced to sit empty while waiting on interconnection from
@PGE4Me
. With our recent
@californiapuc
application, we can see a future where communities can operate independently and provide reliable power.
Sunnova is a service provider, so our service technicians play an incredibly important role. It was a fantastic experience joining TJ & David on a service call in New Jersey. It’s clear they truly care about their team, our customers, & providing a top notch service experience.
It’s ironic that Texas's
#renewableenergy
growth is fueled by its capitalistic nature, yet the response from the so-called capitalists in Austin was an act of socialism—this display of protectionism contradicts what makes Texas great.
More from
@nytimes
.
Thanks to incentives in the IRA, one of
@SunnovaEnergy
's partners,
@Enphase
, is bringing its manufacturing operations to the U.S. Moves like this help create new jobs and boost our economy.
More in
@CanaryMediaInc
.
"There's a growing amount of consumers across the country that want consumer choice. That is to be unshackled from the monopoly of the utility company," says
@SunnovaEnergy
's
@JohnBerger_CEO
. "This balanced Congress possibly gives us an environment to do that."
It’s exciting to see
@SunnovaEnergy
expand its footprint into the US Virgin Islands, bringing
#cleanenergy
solutions to homes and businesses. By harnessing DERs and leveraging VPPs, new technologies, and microgrid capabilities, we aim to bring economic benefits and sustainability
#TeamSunnova
has done a tremendous job during this dual health and economic crisis. I’ve been inspired by the incredible
#teamwork
, dedication, creativity and willingness to roll up sleeves and help our customers continue to power energy independence. 👍
Honored to deliver the keynote address at
#UTEnergyWeek2022
. As the
#energy
sector continues to change at unparalleled speed, we need future generations to become leaders, entrepreneurs & innovators to get Texas to where it belongs—as the
#EnergyTransition
Capital of the World.
“Higher [monopoly] energy costs are helping to drive
#inflation
that’s been straining household budgets.” With bills now rising due to defaults, covering losses will cause more rate increases. As the situation worsens, we’re proud to offer affordable + reliable
#energy
solutions.
#Sunnova
announced a first of its kind $3B conditional commitment with
@ENERGY
to expand
#cleanenergy
access & establish VPP capabilities–paving the way for a more sustainable future. Thank you to
@JigarShahDC
& the DOE for helping make this possible.
Texas can't afford another Winter Storm Uri. The failure of 82% of blackstart units was a wake-up call. We need proactive measures like investments in
#solarpower
and
#batterystorage
to fortify our
#energygrid
.
More from
@UtilityDive
.
I had the privilege of joining
@NPetallides
on the
@SchwabNetwork
last week to discuss Sunnova's groundbreaking initiative with
@ENERGY
, Project Hestia, and our role in driving innovation in the
#renewableenergy
sector.
Watch the full interview for more.
Today, those with
#solar
+ storage (my family included) have been doing their part to take some of the burden off of the overloaded centralized grid by sending excess solar and battery power into the grid to help neighbors power their homes.
There’s a common misconception that
#solar
is only for the wealthy, when in fact, 43% of LMI households are going solar.
More in
@CanaryMediaInc
, including what's driving down costs.
Great to be on
@MadMoneyOnCNBC
w/
@jimcramer
.
#Sunnova
was built to be resilient through cycles. With a large cash position, Sunnova is driven by 25+ years of long-term contracted cash flows–locked in revenue that no other company in the industry has.(1/2)
As we approach the 1-year mark of
#WinterStorm
Uri, the infamous storm that crippled Texas & left millions of its residents w/o power or water,
@russellgold
's timely piece in
@TexasMonthly
hits the facts & corrects misconceptions around the power outages.
Ensuring a secure transition to net zero emissions will require increased efforts to expand & diversify global production of solar panels.
Read more in our new Special Report on Solar PV Global Supply Chains 👉
The
@SunnovaEnergy
team and I are thrilled to announce our membership in the
@californiabia
. Being a part of this influential trade association allows us to play a pivotal role in assisting home builders as they incorporate
#cleanenergy
options into their new home constructions.
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by President Biden, allowing him to follow through on his promise of furthering the
#energytransition
. This is great news for our country and
@SunnovaEnergy
, and our mission to Power Energy Independence™ to our customers across the country.
#TeamSunnova
rolled up their sleeves & came together to green-up Houston
@MemorialPark
Conservancy. ✂️🌳
At
@SunnovaEnergy
, we're committed to doing our part by not only delivering
#cleanenergy
solutions nationwide but by giving back to our local community.