Ben Zientara
“We are really looking at a movement here” says Bright Saver cofounder of multi-state plug-in solar legislation push
Bills have been introduced in at least 24 states to allow residents to install and use plug-in devices with outputs of up to 1,200 watts — without utility company permission.
Luminace adds 9.3 MW to Illinois community solar pipeline with Renewable Properties acquisition
The deal marks the second transaction between the two companies in Illinois and brings Luminace’s total operating and under-construction capacity in the state to over 200 MW.
Maryland residential solar market stifled by permitting and interconnection delays, report finds
A mix of industry representatives and advocacy groups say permitting delays, inconsistent rules between code offices and fees and utility interconnection friction in Maryland undermine the state’s clean energy and affordability goals.
SEIA president Abigail Ross Hopper testifies as Senators express bipartisan urgency for permitting reform
Energy industry leaders and members of both major parties were in near-unanimous agreement on the fundamentals of permitting reform during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee.
Ohm Analytics 2025 VPP market report reveals 21% growth in overall capacity
Ohm analysts tracked over 150 actions taken by utilities, regulators and legislators in 2025 and noted a 153% year-over-year increase in residential battery enrollments, with ample room to grow.
Reactivate and WM collaborate to convert former landfill sites to solar
The partnership aims to develop community solar, small utility-scale solar and energy storage projects on 50 or more of WM’s capped landfill sites across the United States.
GameChange Solar launches distributed generation solar division
The company says it will provide dedicated solutions to commercial, industrial, and community solar projects nationwide..
SEIA elects 2026 board members, taps Qcells’ Scott Moskowitz as board chair
Moskowitz succeeds former chair Darren Van’t Hof, who had assumed role as interim President and CEO; RWE’s Ingmar Ritzenhofen named vice chair.
EG4 Electronics partners with Leap to expand VPP offerings
The collaboration will integrate Leap’s distributed energy platform with EG4’s hardware ecosystem, which the companies say will allow homeowners to monetize their energy storage systems through automated grid services while maintaining backup reliability.
Expert panel shares insights on PV Hazard Control and UL 3741
Ryan Mayfield led an informative discussion on the history of the NEC PV Hazard Control System rules and the latest changes to the UL 3741 standard.
