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April 13, 2026
State Actions Signal Growing Momentum for Community Solar
From New Jersey’s landmark community solar expansion to a court ruling affirming California’s net metering successor tariff, recent actions highlight shifts in distributed energy policy.
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Key Takeaways
- New Jersey regulators have approved a 3-GW expansion of the state’s Community Solar Energy Program, the largest capacity allocation to date, expected to deliver bill savings to about 450,000 subscribers.
- A California appellate court has upheld the NEM 3.0 tariff, affirming a 2022 overhaul of the state’s net metering program, which reduced export compensation for rooftop solar.
- Virginia lawmakers are advancing legislation to strengthen utilities’ shared solar programs, including expanding capacity and improving customer participation.
