Energy Policy

Stay informed on the evolving landscape of state and federal energy policy. These articles break down complex regulation into clear, digestible insights that show how policy decisions influence affordability, renewable energy growth, and opportunities for communities. Whether you’re a customer, partner, or stakeholder, you’ll find context to help make sense of the rules shaping our clean energy future.

Solar 2025 Wrapped: Renewable Energy Insights from SEIA and Wood Mackenzie Report

March 31, 2026

Solar is one of the few solutions that can reliably meet accelerating electricity demand growth driven by data center development and ratepayer needs. Discover the progress New York, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, and Maryland made in the past year, according to the SEIA and Wood Mackenzie report.
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Does Daylight Saving Time Actually Save Electricity?

March 11, 2026

Daylight Saving Time has been sold as a simply energy hack. But in reality, the effect is marginal at best or negative. We do a deep dive into the data.
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The Endangerment Finding Repeal: What Happens When Federal Climate Guardrails Disappear and Why Community Solar Still Matters

March 10, 2026

What happens now that the endangerment finding has been repealed? With no guardrails, it means more uncertainty, but community solar is still a bright spot. Learn more
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Key Takeaways from NERC’s January 2026 Long-Term Reliability Assessment

February 9, 2026

Energy demand is set to soar over the next few years. What does NERC predict and what are the recommended solutions to the U.S. grid reliable?
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Relief from Rising Energy Costs: How Community Solar Helps Low-Income Households Keep the Lights On

November 18, 2025

Rising energy prices are hitting Americans hard. How can community solar and effective energy policy help?
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What Does the “Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill” Really Mean for Solar Energy — And Why You Should Care

July 9, 2025

Congress just passed a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that overhauls the energy tax credit system — and it’s being touted by some as a “Big Beautiful Deal” for American clean energy. But under the surface, the bill introduces new risks and increases costs for every single American. The cost of living is critical issue for many Americans, but what this bill promises is just the opposite of what many people want: As written, this bill increases electricity costs and hinders fast deployment of electricity — which is absolutely necessary to meet rising demand.
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What You Should Know about Your Electricity Costs and Clean Energy Credits

May 22, 2025

What Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act Could Mean for Americans and the Cost of Living
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5 Reasons Why Solar Is Central to Our Energy Future

April 17, 2025

Making the Case for Solar Energy Isn’t Just Economic. It’s Civilizational.
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How U.S. Federal and State Policies Help You Get Solar Savings

November 14, 2024

Solar energy is becoming increasingly accessible, and much of this affordability is due to federal and state policies. These policies make solar energy more attainable for homeowners, renters, and businesses by reducing costs, offering tax incentives, and creating new ways to access solar power through programs like community solar. This article explores the incentives and policies that help you save by going solar, including specific programs for those who can’t install panels on their own roofs.
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Where Does Community Solar Need Your Support

October 10, 2024

Updated March 31, 2026 Community solar is available in over 40 states across the U.S. but only 24 of those have formal community solar programs in place. This means that there is legislation which clearly lays out the expectations for the solar company and for the individuals and organizations who sign up. Many community solar companies will wait for legislation to be implemented before they build solar farms in that area. The amount of time and resources it takes to build a solar farm means that it only pays itself off after years of production. At the moment, several states have community solar legislation under review…
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