Are Trump's Solar Tariffs Working?

Since the White House slapped penalties on solar panels made outside America, a handful of companies say they’re likely to ramp up production in the U.S. In recent weeks, two Asian producers -- Jinko Solar and United Renewable Energy -- said they're planning to set up new module assembly plants. Other domestic producers are making plans to hire new employees. How should we interpret this activity? Does this mean the tariffs are working?  On this week's Energy Gang, we're joined by GTM Senior Editor Julia Pyper, who outlines the latest activity as the tariffs become law. Then, it’s the news circuit. We’ll explore Puerto Rico’s utility privatization plans, Tesla’s virtual power plant in Australia, the Northern Pass transmission rejection, and Arizona’s conservative clean energy plan. This podcast is brought to you by CPower Energy Management. Find out more about CPower's demand-side energy management solutions. Stories referenced in this podcast:Did Trump’s Solar Tariffs Just Launch a US Manufacturing Renaissance?JinkoSolar Set to Build a US Factory, the First Planned in Response to TariffsPuerto Rico’s Utility Moves Toward Privatization, With Strained CooperationNew Hampshire Rejects Northern Pass Transmission Line PermitArizona Regulator Proposes Biggest Storage and Clean Energy Target Yet Subscribe to The Energy Gang podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.