From Sea to Shining Sea: A Recap of 2025 State Solar Policy Wins

09 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from CleanTechnica

SEIA highlights major 2025 state wins for solar and storage. California advanced regional grid planning and unlocked federal tax benefits. Nevada adopted end-of-life rules for solar. Colorado expanded storage credits and approved its first VPP. Texas blocked anti-solar bills and strengthened rooftop access. Illinois passed a major storage and VPP law. Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey streamlined permitting and expanded storage and community solar.

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