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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. The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill to require solar and wind projects to recycle their components at the end of their lifecycle. HB 3228 would require renewable energy …

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California considers 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. The California State Assembly’s Utilities & Energy Committee voted 10-4 to pass an amended version of Assembly Bill 942, which seeks to cut compensation rates for existing rooftop solar customers …

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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. Lawmakers across several states introduced bills this legislative session seeking to require utilities to reveal their PJM votes. The bills seek to bring more transparency to …

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Virginia passes legislation to triple energy storage capacity

The legislation will become law unless Gov. Youngin vetoes it by May 2. Virginia’s House of Representatives and Senate passed legislation that will triple the amount of energy storage capacity the state requires its two public utilities to procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). The legislation will become law unless Gov. Glenn Youngkin …

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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. Anza, a subscription-based data and analytics software platform, released its Q2 2025 Domestic Content Insights report that reveals trends in domestic manufacturing of solar modules and battery energy storage systems (BESS). While only four months …

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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. A bill touted to reduce Connecticut’s high energy prices is receiving both praise and backlash after it was introduced late in Connecticut’s legislative session. Critics argue it is based …

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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. California legislators voted 6-0 to advance AB 1104, Small Business Renewable Energy Access and Protection Act. If passed, the bill will make amendments to Sections 769.2 and 2868 of the state’s Public Utilities Code, lifting certain …

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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. Legislation to give Michigan’s local governments the power to prevent landowners from using their land for …

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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. New York’s goal for 10 GW to build out distributed solar projects by 2030 is not only expected to be achieved ahead of schedule, but …

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