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Solar State By State

Explore the latest solar market insights and policy updates in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. All market data is current through Q2 2023.

155.2 GW
Total solar capacity installed nationwide.
263,883
Americans working in solar.
4,437,750
Solar energy systems installed nationwide.
California Solar MW Installed 41,675 Number Of Installations 1,841,539 Solar Jobs 78,116
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 813 Number Of Installations 235 Solar Jobs 716
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 19 Number Of Installations 2,336 Solar Jobs 74
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 6,557 Number Of Installations 271,639 Solar Jobs 8,337
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 695 Number Of Installations 12,489 Solar Jobs 376
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 2,995 Number Of Installations 124,061 Solar Jobs 7,626
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,307 Number Of Installations 81,780 Solar Jobs 2,300
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 258 Number Of Installations 10,435 Solar Jobs 559
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Florida Solar MW Installed 12,612 Number Of Installations 198,420 Solar Jobs 12,267
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,200 Number Of Installations 11,619 Solar Jobs 5,382
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,811 Number Of Installations 108,143 Solar Jobs 2,393
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 825 Number Of Installations 18,887 Solar Jobs 633
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,212 Number Of Installations 64,616 Solar Jobs 5,652
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,654 Number Of Installations 9,351 Solar Jobs 3,946
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 686 Number Of Installations 13,177 Solar Jobs 886
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 125 Number Of Installations 4,991 Solar Jobs 1,004
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 165 Number Of Installations 5,239 Solar Jobs 1,595
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 311 Number Of Installations 19,782 Solar Jobs 3,185
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Maine Solar MW Installed 782 Number Of Installations 6,475 Solar Jobs 678
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 1,775 Number Of Installations 91,773 Solar Jobs 4,921
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 4,294 Number Of Installations 142,086 Solar Jobs 11,024
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,308 Number Of Installations 20,350 Solar Jobs 4,073
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 1,801 Number Of Installations 16,399 Solar Jobs 4,643
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 438 Number Of Installations 924 Solar Jobs 911
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 534 Number Of Installations 34,206 Solar Jobs 2,894
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Montana Solar MW Installed 248 Number Of Installations 4,562 Solar Jobs 352
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 85 Number Of Installations 3,050 Solar Jobs 1,668
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 5,926 Number Of Installations 106,010 Solar Jobs 7,562
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 234 Number Of Installations 16,382 Solar Jobs 1,108
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 4,588 Number Of Installations 178,323 Solar Jobs 6,594
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,777 Number Of Installations 50,126 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 4,717 Number Of Installations 189,960 Solar Jobs 11,512
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 8,459 Number Of Installations 44,699 Solar Jobs 7,072
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 41 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 1,389 Number Of Installations 16,564 Solar Jobs 7,486
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 136 Number Of Installations 7,926 Solar Jobs 872
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,658 Number Of Installations 45,751 Solar Jobs 4,032
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,195 Number Of Installations 61,281 Solar Jobs 4,288
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 721 Number Of Installations 18,740 Solar Jobs 1,089
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,435 Number Of Installations 32,209 Solar Jobs 3,393
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 3 Number Of Installations 130 Solar Jobs 483
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 906 Number Of Installations 2,623 Solar Jobs 4,347
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Texas Solar MW Installed 18,801 Number Of Installations 252,289 Solar Jobs 11,250
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,931 Number Of Installations 69,525 Solar Jobs 7,310
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 425 Number Of Installations 10,134 Solar Jobs 1,191
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,393 Number Of Installations 45,851 Solar Jobs 4,753
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 223 Number Of Installations 13,137 Solar Jobs 1,024
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 33 Number Of Installations 2,280 Solar Jobs 378
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 1,251 Number Of Installations 13,923 Solar Jobs 3,274
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Wyoming MW Installed 148 Number Of Installations 2,183 Solar Jobs 165
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State Solar Policy MW Installed Number Of Installations Solar Jobs
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California Solar MW Installed 41,675 Number Of Installations 1,841,539 Solar Jobs 78,116
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 813 Number Of Installations 235 Solar Jobs 716
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 19 Number Of Installations 2,336 Solar Jobs 74
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 6,557 Number Of Installations 271,639 Solar Jobs 8,337
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 695 Number Of Installations 12,489 Solar Jobs 376
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 2,995 Number Of Installations 124,061 Solar Jobs 7,626
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,307 Number Of Installations 81,780 Solar Jobs 2,300
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 258 Number Of Installations 10,435 Solar Jobs 559
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Florida Solar MW Installed 12,612 Number Of Installations 198,420 Solar Jobs 12,267
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,200 Number Of Installations 11,619 Solar Jobs 5,382
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,811 Number Of Installations 108,143 Solar Jobs 2,393
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 825 Number Of Installations 18,887 Solar Jobs 633
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,212 Number Of Installations 64,616 Solar Jobs 5,652
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,654 Number Of Installations 9,351 Solar Jobs 3,946
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 686 Number Of Installations 13,177 Solar Jobs 886
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 125 Number Of Installations 4,991 Solar Jobs 1,004
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 165 Number Of Installations 5,239 Solar Jobs 1,595
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 311 Number Of Installations 19,782 Solar Jobs 3,185
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Maine Solar MW Installed 782 Number Of Installations 6,475 Solar Jobs 678
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 1,775 Number Of Installations 91,773 Solar Jobs 4,921
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 4,294 Number Of Installations 142,086 Solar Jobs 11,024
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,308 Number Of Installations 20,350 Solar Jobs 4,073
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 1,801 Number Of Installations 16,399 Solar Jobs 4,643
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 438 Number Of Installations 924 Solar Jobs 911
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 534 Number Of Installations 34,206 Solar Jobs 2,894
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Montana Solar MW Installed 248 Number Of Installations 4,562 Solar Jobs 352
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 85 Number Of Installations 3,050 Solar Jobs 1,668
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 5,926 Number Of Installations 106,010 Solar Jobs 7,562
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 234 Number Of Installations 16,382 Solar Jobs 1,108
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 4,588 Number Of Installations 178,323 Solar Jobs 6,594
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,777 Number Of Installations 50,126 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 4,717 Number Of Installations 189,960 Solar Jobs 11,512
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 8,459 Number Of Installations 44,699 Solar Jobs 7,072
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 41 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 1,389 Number Of Installations 16,564 Solar Jobs 7,486
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 136 Number Of Installations 7,926 Solar Jobs 872
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,658 Number Of Installations 45,751 Solar Jobs 4,032
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,195 Number Of Installations 61,281 Solar Jobs 4,288
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 721 Number Of Installations 18,740 Solar Jobs 1,089
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,435 Number Of Installations 32,209 Solar Jobs 3,393
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 3 Number Of Installations 130 Solar Jobs 483
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 906 Number Of Installations 2,623 Solar Jobs 4,347
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Texas Solar MW Installed 18,801 Number Of Installations 252,289 Solar Jobs 11,250
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,931 Number Of Installations 69,525 Solar Jobs 7,310
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 425 Number Of Installations 10,134 Solar Jobs 1,191
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,393 Number Of Installations 45,851 Solar Jobs 4,753
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 223 Number Of Installations 13,137 Solar Jobs 1,024
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 33 Number Of Installations 2,280 Solar Jobs 378
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 1,251 Number Of Installations 13,923 Solar Jobs 3,274
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Wyoming MW Installed 148 Number Of Installations 2,183 Solar Jobs 165
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State Solar Policy MW Installed Number Of Installations Solar Jobs
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Texas Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Texas, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 2nd (2nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 2,241,062 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.13%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 635 (104 Manufacturers, 246 Installers/Developers, 285 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $22.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 40579 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 1st).

Kentucky Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Kentucky, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 43rd (33rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 17,273 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.32%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 50 (15 Manufacturers, 15 Installers/Developers, 20 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $286 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3331 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 17th).

Maine Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Maine, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 30th (22nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 142,156 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 8.69%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 56 (4 Manufacturers, 31 Installers/Developers, 21 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1139 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 37th).

Kansas Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Kansas, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 46th (43rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 18,164 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.28%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 47 (6 Manufacturers, 23 Installers/Developers, 18 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $258 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1347 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 34th).

Iowa Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Iowa, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 33rd (21st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 85,987 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.15%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 80 (12 Manufacturers, 40 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $975 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1442 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 31st).

Idaho Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Idaho, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 28th (38th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 106,928 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.04%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 43 (4 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 15 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 914 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 39th).

Arkansas Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Arkansas, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 32nd (37th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 78,042 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.65%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 35 (6 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3568 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 14th).

Alaska Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Alaska, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 49th (48th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 2,281 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.21%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 15 (1 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/Developers, 7 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $52 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 45 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st).

Alabama Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Alabama, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 29th (51st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 91,056 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.69%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 41 (17 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/Developers, 10 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $839 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1418 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 32nd).

Michigan Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Michigan, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 23rd (19th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 223,888 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.16%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 216 (71 Manufacturers, 81 Installers/Developers, 64 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3375 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 16th).

Mississippi Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Mississippi, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 36th (29th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 48,579 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.83%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 16 (6 Manufacturers, 5 Installers/Developers, 5 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $479 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1878 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 25th).

Wyoming

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Wyoming, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 44th (47th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 22,581 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.49%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 11 (0 Manufacturers, 8 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $179 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1126 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 38th).

West Virginia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in West Virginia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 48th (45th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 3,241 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.06%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 19 (3 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $100 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 627 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 45th).

South Dakota Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in South Dakota, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 50th (49th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 294 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 14 (2 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $7 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 166 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 50th).

South Carolina Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in South Carolina, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 14th (12th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 300,822 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 87 (22 Manufacturers, 36 Installers/Developers, 29 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2024 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 24th).

Oklahoma Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Oklahoma, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 45th (41st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 15,715 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.56%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 31 (4 Manufacturers, 15 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $297 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1261 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 35th).

North Dakota Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in North Dakota, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 51st (50th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 173 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.01%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 8 (3 Manufacturers, 2 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 624 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 46th).

Nebraska Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Nebraska, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 47th (46th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 10,446 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.32%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 25 (4 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 10 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $147 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 911 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 40th).

Montana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Montana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 40th (44th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 32,709 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.52%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 28 (4 Manufacturers, 20 Installers/Developers, 4 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $338 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 831 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd).

Rhode Island Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Rhode Island, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 31st (31st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 134,171 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 11.43%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 26 (10 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 5 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 721 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 44th).

Louisiana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Louisiana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 38th (36th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 31,457 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.52%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 66 (5 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 27 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $628 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3009 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 19th).

Indiana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Indiana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 21st (18th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 199,920 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.7%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 94 (25 Manufacturers, 36 Installers/Developers, 33 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 9004 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 5th).

Virginia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Virginia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 10th (9th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 519,386 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.16%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 215 (31 Manufacturers, 89 Installers/Developers, 95 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6722 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 9th).

New Hampshire Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in New Hampshire, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 41st (39th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 37,598 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.35%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 63 (20 Manufacturers, 22 Installers/Developers, 21 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $604 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 477 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 47th).

Utah Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Utah, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 13th (23rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 527,842 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 12.35%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 127 (18 Manufacturers, 57 Installers/Developers, 52 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3014 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 18th).

Minnesota Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Minnesota, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 17th (34th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 240,462 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.05%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 172 (38 Manufacturers, 61 Installers/Developers, 73 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1763 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 26th).

Vermont Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Vermont, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 37th (42nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 76,252 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 20.08%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 68 (10 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 23 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $832 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 170 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 49th).

Washington DC Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Washington, D.C., including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 42nd (40th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 37,321 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 59.5%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 184 (7 Manufacturers, 27 Installers/Developers, 150 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $539 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 255 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 48th).

Wisconsin Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Wisconsin, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 25th (13th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 206,256 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 2.11%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 185 (44 Manufacturers, 84 Installers/Developers, 57 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4049 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 12th).

Florida Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Florida, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 3rd (3rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,514,764 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.07%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 472 (65 Manufacturers, 233 Installers/Developers, 174 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $17.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 12168 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 3rd).

Georgia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Georgia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 7th (6th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 626,147 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 232 (54 Manufacturers, 80 Installers/Developers, 98 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3523 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 15th).

Illinois Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Illinois, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 15th (8th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 349,913 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.71%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 341 (73 Manufacturers, 107 Installers/Developers, 161 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6959 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 8th).

Missouri Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Missouri, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 35th (30th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 56,440 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.07%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 139 (21 Manufacturers, 48 Installers/Developers, 70 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2187 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 23rd).

New Mexico Solar

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  • National Ranking: 18th (14th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 419,068 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.45%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 84 (16 Manufacturers, 45 Installers/Developers, 23 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4011 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 13th).

Oregon Solar

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  • National Ranking: 20th (24th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 202,716 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.55%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 142 (22 Manufacturers, 68 Installers/Developers, 52 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2230 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 22nd).

North Carolina Solar

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  • National Ranking: 4th (15th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,051,876 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 9.46%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 248 (40 Manufacturers, 98 Installers/Developers, 110 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $11.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1745 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 28th).

Tennessee Solar

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  • National Ranking: 27th (11th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 94,788 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.15%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 143 (37 Manufacturers, 60 Installers/Developers, 46 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1381 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 33rd).

Delaware Solar

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  • National Ranking: 39th (35th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 32,019 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.03%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 45 (11 Manufacturers, 22 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $629 million.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 724 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 43rd).

Connecticut Solar

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  • National Ranking: 24th (28th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 196,805 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.62%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 157 (30 Manufacturers, 61 Installers/Developers, 66 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1227 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 36th).

Arizona Solar

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  • National Ranking: 5th (7th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,026,820 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 10.4%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 368 (77 Manufacturers, 164 Installers/Developers, 127 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $16.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 9863 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th).

Pennsylvania Solar

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  • National Ranking: 26th (26th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 150,943 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.51%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 466 (108 Manufacturers, 226 Installers/Developers, 132 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2522 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 20th).

Colorado Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 12th (25th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 589,898 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.83%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 399 (40 Manufacturers, 189 Installers/Developers, 170 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $6.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4084 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 11th).

Nevada Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 6th (5th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,023,175 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 24.35%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 115 (15 Manufacturers, 52 Installers/Developers, 48 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $10.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 5616 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 10th).

Ohio Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 22nd (32nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 176,078 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.04%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 243 (89 Manufacturers, 70 Installers/Developers, 84 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 7782 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th).

Massachusetts Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 11th (16th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 764,569 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 21.75%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 493 (90 Manufacturers, 186 Installers/Developers, 217 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1684 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 29th).

Hawaii Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 16th (27th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 474,698 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 17.69%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 110 (2 Manufacturers, 77 Installers/Developers, 31 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 904 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 41st).

New Jersey Solar

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  • National Ranking: 9th (10th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 762,277 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 7.43%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 441 (76 Manufacturers, 249 Installers/Developers, 116 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $13 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2372 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 21st).

Maryland Solar

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  • National Ranking: 19th (20th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 214,309 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.53%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 190 (19 Manufacturers, 97 Installers/Developers, 74 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1566 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 30th).

New York Solar

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  • National Ranking: 8th (4th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 814,343 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.75%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 756 (89 Manufacturers, 242 Installers/Developers, 425 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $10.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 8802 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 6th).

State Solar Policy

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California Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 1st (1st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 11,534,383 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 27.73%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 2,405 (408 Manufacturers, 1,104 Installers/Developers, 893 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $92.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 43% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 21002 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 2nd).

State Solar Policy

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SEIA's Work in the States

SEIA's state affairs team is actively engaged on several fronts to ensure pro-solar policies are implemented and protected at the state level. We work closely with official state affiliates and other local partners to achieve maximum impact. To see some of the topic areas and policy positions that inform SEIA's state efforts, browse our Initiatives & Advocacy

Recent State News

Friday, Dec 01, 2023

CPUC Decisions Imperil Rooftop Solar in California, Jeopardizing the State’s Clean Energy Goals

A series of decisions by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are devastating the state’s rooftop solar industry. Following a December 2022 decision to transition from net metering to a new net billing structure, the CPUC has approved additional rules that make it harder than expected for solar businesses to operate and for Californians to choose solar.

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Friday, Nov 17, 2023

CPUC Undermines the Ability of California Schools, Farms, and Small Businesses to Choose Solar

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved new rules that do not allow schools, farms and small businesses to benefit from their onsite solar consumption.

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Friday, Mar 24, 2023

North Carolina Regulators Issue Order to Strengthen the State’s Rooftop Solar Market

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Thursday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued final orders in its net metering “Smart $aver” docket. The Commission approved a three-year glide path for solar customers to transition from monthly credits to a more dynamic time-of-use rate structure that incentivizes the use of solar when it is most valuable. 

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