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October 26, 2026
Community Solar Policies Evolve to Support Growth and Strengthen Consumer Protections
From expanding project eligibility to streamlining permitting, states are advancing community solar deployment and improving access for underserved communities.
Community solar policy is evolving on multiple fronts, as states expand investment and project opportunities, refine program requirements, and address barriers to participation. Community solar allows…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- New Mexico is advancing the second phase of its community solar program, which could add 300 MW of capacity, bringing the statewide total to 500 MW, with at least 30 percent of each project’s energy allocated to low-income households and service organizations.
- New Jersey has enacted legislation permitting qualifying dual-use solar projects or agrivoltaics to participate in the Community Solar Energy Program.
- Delaware regulators are advancing community solar projects through the state’s newly established JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator Program, which aims to streamline permitting.
