States see widespread policy efforts to overcome grid issues
The 50 States of Grid Modernization quarterly report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identified policy trends related to grid modernization across the 2025 legislative session.
Net metering policies see significant revision in states across the U.S.
The recent 50 States of Solar report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies three trends in state policy activities and the top five distributed solar actions in Q1 2025.
The story on storage
If all of the RFPs, applications and other utility proposals that were active at the end of 2024 are filled, utilities will add over 18.5 GW of energy storage capacity.
Clean energy affordability: Where does it start?
When it comes to realizing the benefits of clean energy incentives in residential areas, the spotlight shines on state and federal programs that encourage energy efficiency and weatherization efforts.
Watch: The solar and storage “home energy evolution”
Residential solar installers are evolving to include energy storage, EV charging, and more. A panel discussed this evolution of distributed energy and the state of the market at pv magazine USA week.
Important Q1 solar policy changes across 50 states
Trends spotted in the NC Clean Energy Technology Center report include legislation to enable community solar, net metering reform considered by new states and states clarifying time of use rates for net metering customers.
Sunrise brief: Many states transition away from net metering
Also on the rise: Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future. WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032. And more.
Distributed solar and storage policy trends
Trends in U.S. solar policy as tracked by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
The ever shifting sands of the 50 States of Solar
NC Clean Energy Technology Center has published its Q2 analysis of relevant policy changes, specifically noting increased political maneuvering around net metering and rate design, with 42 states and Washington DC committing to “action” in the quarter.
El Paso Electric’s 2017 rate case asks to discriminate against solar customers
The case includes a request to create a special rate class for solar distributed-generation customers, including a new demand charge, to “establish a fair rate structure that reflects the cost to serve each customer class.”
