— Federal Subsidies, Fairness, and the Debate on Public Interest As solar energy adoption spreads, the federal government has encouraged more households and businesses to install solar systems through tax incentives and other forms of support. But an increasingly pressing question has emerged: Are these subsidies truly fair? And do they amount to all taxpayersContinue reading “Who’s Paying for Solar?”
Category Archives: 评论与观点 / Commentary & Opinion
谁在为谁买单？
——太阳能时代下的电价机制与公平问题 随着越来越多家庭在屋顶安装太阳能板，一场绿色能源的革命正在悄然发生。但在这场转型中，一个不易察觉的问题正在浮现：在目前的电价制度下，是不是没装太阳能的人，正在“替别人”承担电网的成本？这个问题，值得每一位用户关注。
Who’s Paying for Whom?
— Electricity Pricing and Fairness in the Solar Era As more households install solar panels on their rooftops, a quiet green energy revolution is underway. But beneath this transition lies a less visible issue: Under the current electricity pricing structure, are households without solar systems effectively subsidizing those who do have them? This question deservesContinue reading “Who’s Paying for Whom?”
谁来主导太阳能的未来？
——NV Energy 与太阳能安装公司的冲突本质解析 最近两年，拉斯维加斯多家太阳能公司陆续在社交媒体上公开批评 NV Energy 的电网接入审批“拖延、模糊、不透明”。有公司表示，客户等待并网批准的时间被一再拉长，甚至导致订单取消，影响经营。表面上是流程问题，背后却是权力与市场边界的争夺：谁来主导太阳能的未来？是公用事业主导的集中发电，还是个人用户与安装公司推动的分布式变革？ 在内华达州，尤其是拉斯维加斯，太阳能是一项理想的绿色能源。但你可能注意到，一个奇怪的现象：一边是居民安装太阳能的热情日益高涨，一边是 NV Energy 等公用事业公司对这股潮流显得并不热情，甚至反对提高居民卖电回电网的补贴。这到底是为什么？
Who Will Shape the Future of Solar Energy?
— Unpacking the Tensions Between NV Energy and Solar Installers In the past two years, several solar companies based in Las Vegas have publicly criticized NV Energy’s solar interconnection process as ‘delayed, opaque, and inconsistent.’ Some companies reported that customers waited so long for grid approval that installations were canceled, affecting their business.On the surface,Continue reading “Who Will Shape the Future of Solar Energy?”
我们与太阳之间的五个问题
——写在系列文章开始之前 作者｜内华达华人视角 你有没有想过装一套太阳能系统？ 也许你考虑过，也许已经安装，也许还在犹豫。身边朋友有人晒出电费变成负数的截图，也有人抱怨手续复杂、回本太慢、政策反复。 我们发现，这个听起来很“技术性”的问题，其实牵动的远不止电费账单。
Five Questions Between Us and the Sun
— A Preface to Our Upcoming Article Series By NevadaChinesePerspective.Org Have you ever thought about installing a solar system for your home? Maybe you’ve considered it. Maybe you’ve already done it. Or maybe you’re still unsure. Some people proudly share screenshots of electric bills turning negative, while others complain about complicated procedures, slow payback, andContinue reading “Five Questions Between Us and the Sun”
无王者之地：一个抗议现场唤起的制度记忆
那是2025年6月14日，拉斯维加斯正值盛夏。在灼热的阳光下，约八千人聚集在市中心联邦法院前的街道上。他们手举“No Kings”的标语，不是为了支持任何一位候选人，而是为了提醒彼此：这片土地从不属于某一个强人，也不能滑向权力集中的深渊与制度的崩解。 “No Kings”这句口号早在美国建国初期就已响起。当时的人民刚刚摆脱君主统治，他们用最朴素的方式表达了对于集中权力的恐惧和对制度平衡的渴望。如今，当类似的警觉再次浮现，它并不是怀旧的重复，而是一种现实的呼唤。
No Kings, No Tyranny: A Protest That Rekindled Our Memory of Institutions
On a scorching summer afternoon in Las Vegas, thousands of people converged on the street outside the federal courthouse. It was June 14, 2025—a day that would quietly mark itself in the minds of those present. Nearly 8,000 individuals gathered, not to endorse any political figure, but to remind one another: this nation was neverContinue reading “No Kings, No Tyranny: A Protest That Rekindled Our Memory of Institutions”
Clean Energy Needs Clean Conscience: Observing the NV Energy–NCL Tension
By Nevada Chinese Perspective As Nevada rises to prominence as a clean energy leader, it’s clear that the future is solar, geothermal, and battery-powered. From massive infrastructure projects like Greenlink Nevada to collaborations with major tech companies, NV Energy is playing a visible and vital role in the state’s transition to renewables. At the sameContinue reading “Clean Energy Needs Clean Conscience: Observing the NV Energy–NCL Tension”
