States take closer look at value of solar, net metering policies
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies notable state policy trends and actions for distributed solar states took during Q2 2025.
Investments in community solar continue despite federal headwinds
A $275 million tax equity investment will go toward between 25 and 30 community solar projects across five states.
Agrivoltaic community solar facility is now operational in Maryland
The Lime Kiln solar project, part of the Maryland Community Solar Program, will serve area residents while also providing sheep pasture and pollinator habitat.
Budderfly activates multi-region virtual power plant
The company is now running grid flexibility services for small and mid-sized business customers across the CAISO, NE-ISO, PJM, and SPP independent system operator grids.
Commercial rooftop solar developer secures $175 million financing
Solar Landscape secured funds from PGIM Private Capital to support its growing project portfolio in Maryland and Illinois.
Baltimore eases restrictions on solar projects after Maryland passes new bill
Baltimore County Council passed a bill that echoes a national trend in local governments grappling with statewide bills that prohibit their power from saying no to solar.
Rooftop solar on shopping center to serve Maryland community solar program
The Hollinswood project in Baltimore serves the local community by selling the electricity generated into the Maryland Community Solar Program
Blink and Create team up on solar-powered EV charging system
The electric vehicle charging infrastructure is designed to need no trenching and is based on Create Energy’s Nanogrid technology and Blink’s chargers.
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.
Maryland legislators overhaul energy laws in mixed bag for solar
In the final days of Maryland’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers passed an omnibus energy package that will increase buildout for both renewable energy and gas projects.
