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🚀Record-Breaking Year for Community Solar! ☀️ In 2024, 1.7 GW of new capacity was installed—a 35% increase from last year! #CommunitySolar continues to grow, delivering affordable and reliable clean energy to more families and businesses. woodmac.com/press-releases…

We support @VoteSolar 's important work in expanding access to solar and lower energy costs for all. Vote Solar is currently sending hats to anyone who donates $100+ while supplies last: bit.ly/40WIj9q. Don't miss out!

CCSA's Charlie Coggeshall sat down with Energy Changemakers to discuss the the latest #CommunitySolar developments in Virginia which are supporting reduced electricity prices for ratepayers. Learn more about VA and predictions for a surge in solar: energychangemakers.com/home-solar-for…

.@CanaryMediaInc's @jeffsaintjohn highlights the important role that #CommunitySolar can play in supporting California’s clean energy and grid reliability goals much faster and more cheaply than relying on utility-scale projects alone: canarymedia.com/articles/solar…

“All the other states in our country that have adopted similar #CommunitySolar program models, they are working" - Assembly member @ChrisWardCA Experts across California are advocating for community solar to expand in the state. Learn more via @latimes latimes.com/environment/st…

With strong bipartisan support, VA passed a #SharedSolar a bill which will help Virginia meet its affordability, reliability, and economic development goals. Learn more about the bill here: communitysolaraccess.org/news/newly-pas…

Positive movement in #MA on H.4744! Read our statement on what it means for #solar + storage in the state here: communitysolaraccess.org/news/ccsa-stat…

Yesterday the Iowa House Commerce Committee passed the #LocalGenerationAct with a 19-4 vote, which would expand access to #CommunityEnergy projects in Iowa to more families, farmers and small businesses, while lowering utility bills. Learn more here: communitysolaraccess.org/news/local-gen…

Read CCSA's full statement in response to the amendments to AB 493 in the Wisconsin Assembly Agriculture Committee: communitysolaraccess.org/news/ccsa-stat…

Ohio's @sharonrayohio describes the growing strain electricity costs are placing in Ohio and how community energy legislation, The Community Energy Act, would deliver predictable savings and a reliable grid in an op-ed in @DispatchAlerts: bit.ly/4alXgaJ

In our most recent op-ed for @UtilityDive, our CEO Jeff Cramer describes how the upcoming #Minnesota distributed capacity procurement decision will impact the future of #distributedenergy utilitydive.com/news/minnesota…

Today, Iowa lawmakers introduced the #LocalGenerationAct, expanding access to #CommunityEnergy to support reduced electricity bills, grid reliability, and local Iowa investment. Read more here: communitysolaraccess.org/news/local-gen…

Solar supports OH clean energy goals, reducing grid demand & keeping energy costs down for all. Learn about the benefits solar is bringing to the state, including the recently passed #CommunityEnergy bill here via @OhioCapJournal @SolarNeighbors ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/07/pow…

A new study finds that expanding solar and storage in New York could save $1B in annual energy cost savings by 2035. Read about the study and the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act, legislation that supports NY's solar deployment: heyor.ca/85j9nB

Today the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act was signed, which will save consumers $13B on electricity bills over 20 years, create thousands of jobs, and support clean energy. Thank you @JBPritzker and Illinois legislators for their support! Learn more via @SolarPowersIL

CCSA Policy Manager Stephanie Burgos-Veras explains why #EnergyStorage is important for #CommunitySolar projects, supporting: 🌞 Reduced energy bills 🌞 Grid resiliency 🌞 Energy demand 🌞 A strategic response to OBBBA Read here via @solarpowerworld: solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/12/fillin…

Voters in #Michigan widely support #CommunitySolar, with findings showing support for House Bill 4590 and Senate Bills 518 and 519. This legislation would allow MI residents to subscribe to community solar and receive guaranteed bill credits. Learn more: communitysolaraccess.org/news/statewide…

Yesterday, Wisconsin farmers, contractors, solar developers and more testified in support of #LocalSolar legislation. Learn how #CommunitySolar offers a practical, affordable solution to the state’s mounting energy challenges: communitysolaraccess.org/news/broad-coa… #Wisconsin

@VAStateCorpComm amended @DominionEnergy's #sharedsolar program, making it more workable for customers and expanding access to clean energy in the state. While a major step forward, there's still room for improvement: heyor.ca/uVaiXJ #CommunitySolar #CCSA

Today, 11 companies filed a lawsuit in Maine, saying #LD1777 jeopardizes current and future #CommunitySolar projects, ​​electricity bill savings, and clean energy jobs in Maine. More below: heyor.ca/LcKJTl

🚨 HB 303 passed the House, 73-2, w/ sweeping bipartisan support. The bill expands affordable, locally built community energy to cut bills, boost reliability & keep energy dollars in Ohio. Let’s get this done. 💡💸 👉 More info: heyor.ca/u16Z4J #OHleg #CommunityEnergy