In 2013, Hortman chaired the House energy committee, leading the way in passing landmark legislation to boost the solar industry.
Kansas companies share anxiety about potential cuts to federal renewable energy tax incentives
TOPEKA — Owners of the Bowersock Mills & Power Co. relied on federal renewable energy tax incentives to expand production at the Lawrence …
Energy Department Solicits Public Feedback to Inform 2026 Critical Materials Assessment
… Renewable Energy Lou Hrkman. “Public feedback will help DOE identify focus areas where scientific innovation and technology breakthroughs are …
Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger files for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief – Reuters
Swiss company Meyer Burger has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the United States, the solar panel manufacturer said in a court …
House Republicans Write Letter Pushing for Solar Tax Credit Extension – EnergySage
Republicans cite jobs and energy independence concerns · Senate signals openness to rooftop solar changes · Industry faces mounting pressure · What’s …
Local schools receive grants for solar power | ABC27
Steel High, Carlisle Area, and several other districts received grant funding for solar panels. The installation will feature new panels along with …
LG Energy Solutions opens LFP battery cell manufacturing plant in Michigan
The Korean company began producing LFP cells at its new plant in Holland, Michigan, last month, and Solar Power World was able to tour the site this …
$1.4B in new clean energy factories, projects canceled in May: E2 – Utility Dive
“With renewable energy supplying more than 90% of new electricity in America last year, canceled projects will likely mean less available energy …
Senator Nick Miller and Senator Rosemary Brown to Introduce “Warehouse Solar …
Senator Nick Miller and Senator Rosemary Brown to Introduce “Warehouse Solar” Legislation to Lower Energy Costs and Expand Renewable Energy. June …
RV Camping This Summer? This Power Station With Solar Panels Is at a Record Low Price
If you’re not stationary, you can use the included car charger cable or simply plug in the 100W panel for clean, green energy. The solar panel will …