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June 2, 2025
States Overhaul Community Solar Programs to Reflect Market Shifts
Legislative and regulatory actions aim to broaden participation, streamline processes, and reduce costs in the community solar sector.
States across the U.S. are taking diverse steps to expand or adjust their community solar policies, reflecting a changing energy landscape. Recent actions include…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- Colorado regulators have launched a proceeding to foster the development of “inclusive community solar” that reserves at least 51 percent of capacity for income-qualified subscribers.
- The Pennsylvania House has passed legislation to support the development of community energy programs that incorporate third-party-owned facilities and promote participation of low- and moderate-income customers.
- New York regulators have approved channeling $150 million in surplus funds from the NY-Sun solar incentive program into Solar for All projects that benefit low-income households.
