Growth in Q3 2025 community solar limited to three states
Tracking by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shows limited growth of non-utility owned community solar, only three grew by 1% or more with New York in the lead with 55% growth.
Virginia expands access to community solar
A change to a utility’s proposed approach to minimum billing opens community solar to more Virginia customers, while a potential 150 MW increase in the amount of community solar capacity is within reach.
Ohio House passes 1.5 GW community energy pilot program
The new legislation creates a framework for “community energy facilities” across the state, allowing a wider range of residents and businesses to participate in and benefit from local energy generation projects.
CAP agencies make good partners for community solar
Community solar marketers can turn state mandates to serve low-income households into a lifeline by partnering with established anti-poverty infrastructure like Community Action Partnerships (CAPs). This strategy leverages CAPs’ trusted access to income-verified clients, offering a cheaper, faster, and more reliable solution to the industry’s soaring customer acquisition costs.
Capital is no longer community solar’s biggest growing pain
Interconnection delays, permitting hurdles and customer acquisition costs are now the biggest challenges slowing projects to the grid.
Dimension Energy secures $412 million to advance community solar projects
The construction and term financing will support a 134 MW portfolio of projects that are expected to save subscribers at least 10% on their monthly electricity bills.
Republicans could legalize community solar in Ohio soon, but with a caveat
Ohio lawmakers picked up legislation that ran out of time during last year’s session, this time changing the proposed “community solar” pilot to “community energy.”
After years of legal challenges, New Mexico celebrates its first community solar project
After the New Mexico’s investor-owned utilities fought against New Mexico’s community solar program, bringing it all the way to the state’ supreme court, New Mexico is celebrating the completion of its first community solar project.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers push for community solar bill after utility pushback
Community solar advocates are hoping third time’s a charm as Republicans work on a new community solar bill, revamping it with considerable changes.
Community solar may have peaked in 2024, said Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie reported a 36% decline year over year for the first half of 2025 and forecasts 12% annual contraction through 2030.
