Texas House passes bill to require recycling of retired solar, wind projects
One of the biggest states for solar passed a bill through its House of Representatives to require the recycling of retired solar and wind projects.
California committee advances bill to break rooftop solar contracts on home sale
An amended bill that would end net metering for homes with solar once they are sold passed the California State Assembly’s Utilities & Energy Committee.
Legislators call for increased transparency with PJM
Several states introduced bills this legislative session to require more transparency behind how utilities cast their PJM votes. Some bills passed, others failed, while the rest reside in limbo.
Virginia passes legislation to triple energy storage capacity
The legislation will become law unless Gov. Youngkin vetoes it by May 2.
Solar cell production expected to double in the U.S. in less than two years
Gauging the growth in domestic content in the solar supply chain, Anza shares Q2 2025 domestic content insights amid uncertainty.
Connecticut bill may cut electricity costs but stymie solar
The bill would scale back residential solar incentives and make existing nuclear energy eligible for renewable energy credits, which critics say would hinder renewable energy buildout.
California proposes reduced liabilities on small businesses installing solar
California AB 1104 is expected to lower the administrative burden on small businesses that move forward with installing solar.
Michigan House eyes repeal of state authority over clean energy siting
Five months after Michigan began allowing developers to directly petition the state for constructing large renewable projects, a heavily supported bill in the House of Representatives aims to give local governments back their control in preventing clean energy projects.
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
New York redirects surplus solar funds after 10 GW distributed solar goal
NYSERDA will reinvest 36% of the surplus ($150 million) back into the NY-Sun program on the condition that the funds be used for solar projects that directly benefit low-income customers.
