Recently, Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) announced that it has scheduled a solar workgroup of Southwest Virginia for October 1, 2026, from 3:00pm–5:00pm at the Mountain Empire Community College Goodloe Center. The workgroup will discuss solar energy projects in Southwest Virginia. VCC encourages participants to share opinions and solutions to inform policy, workforce development, and solar …
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On December 26, 2025, in Docket No. QO23090679, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Staff issued a Notice announcing that it will hold a stakeholder meeting on January 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET to “present information on the application portal and submission requirements” for the Dual-Use Solar Pilot Program. There will also …
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Read the Full ArticleOn December 4, 2025, the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) issued a Press Release announcing a RFP for energy and RECs from solar and onshore wind facilities located within the PJM Interconnection, LLC control region. The RFP seeks to procure 687,000 MWh, which Pepco noted is approximately the equivalent of a 200 MW onshore wind …
Read the Full ArticleOn December 4, 2025, the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) issued a Press Release announcing a RFP for energy and RECs from solar and onshore wind facilities located within the PJM Interconnection, LLC control region. The RFP seeks to procure 687,000 MWh, which Pepco noted is approximately the equivalent of a 200 MW onshore wind …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Solar Center will host the Watts and Learn webinar on December 12, 2025, at 12:00 – 1:15 pm, to discuss elective pay benefits for tax-exempt organizations who plan to install solar. Interested Stakeholders may register here. The Solar Center scheduled its Winter Solstice Happy Hour on December 18, 2025, at 5:00 – 7:00 …
Read the Full ArticleOn December 1, 2025, Illinois Shines announced that the 2025-2026 winter cohort of the Mentorship Program is open for applications. The program provides mentees with virtual courses and training covering the Illinois Shines program’s processes and requirements, while also providing opportunities to network with market stakeholders. Mentees are expected to attend eight 75-minute training courses …
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Read the Full ArticleIn an email circulated to stakeholders, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced that the Interconnection Technical Workgroup will hold a meeting to discuss meter socket adapters (MSAs) on December 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interested parties will present their experiences with MSAs and discuss any challenges or benefits. The agenda is as follows: The …
Read the Full ArticleOn December 3, 2025, at 4:00 pm, the Illinois Power Authority (IPA) will host a webinar on the Elective Pay Mechanism that allows tax-exempt entities to take advantage of federal clean energy tax credits. The webinar will discuss the impact of elective pay on the cost of energy projects more and the ways in which …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Illinois Shines Consumer Protection Working Group (CPWG) recently scheduled a virtual meeting for November 7, 2025, at 10:00 am, CT. According to the agenda, the CPWG plans to discuss interactions between community solar subscriptions and utility budget billing, and workmanship standards for solar installations. Interested parties may join the meeting here.
Read the Full ArticleThe Virginia Clean Energy Advisory Board is holding a virtual meeting on October 31, 2025, at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Clean Energy Advisory Board was established as an advisory board in the executive branch of state government, pursuant to Chapter 19, Code of Virginia Title 45.2 (§ 45.2-1913). The purpose of the Board …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) is hosting a webinar on examples of passive house design that incorporate solar with green roof systems . The webinar will be held on October 28, 2025, from 7:30pm-8:30pm, and will feature a virtual tour of four passive houses using this system to provide low external energy needs. Register …
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Read the Full ArticleThe independent evaluator of the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program ILLUME has scheduled two virtual stakeholder listening sessions to gather input on its planned evaluation research. The sessions will include a brief presentation and open discussion, with feedback used to help shape future evaluations and priorities of the program. Stakeholders unable to attend the …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 26, 2025, FirstEnergy announced it had issued a 2025 RFP seeking Ohio complaint RECs. FirstEnergy aims to procure 680,000 RECs from either solar or non-solar resources that are certified under the Ohio RPS (pursuant to R.C. 4928.01, R.C. 4928.64, and R.C. 4928.65) and generated between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025. Per …
Read the Full ArticleOn October 8, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced is it seeking comments on the benchmark development for the 2025 Fall Indexed REC RFP. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-39, the IPA announced the release of the draft RFP documentation and provisional quantities for the Fall 2025 Indexed REC RFP. If adopted, the IPA will seek to procure, under …
Read the Full ArticleOn October 8, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced a bidder information webcast will be held to provide an overview of terms and the bidding processes and rules for the 2025 Fall Indexed REC RFP. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-39, the IPA announced the release of the draft RFP documentation and provisional quantities for the …
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Read the Full ArticleOn September 29, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) circulated a stakeholder email in which it announced a meeting for the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Consumer Protection Working Group (CPWG). The CPWG is scheduled to meet October 3, from 10:00-11:00 am, CST. Interested parties may join the meeting via Zoom here. …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 26, 2025, the Illinois Power Authority (IPA) will host a webinar titled “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act—What it Means for Clean Energy, Tax Credits, and the Road Ahead”. Speakers will highlight how Public Law 119-21 – The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), changes clean energy tax credits, focusing on the phase-out …
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Read the Full ArticleOn September 18, 2025, in Docket FC1017, the District of Columbia (DC) Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Notice seeking comments on the Draft RFP and PPA submitted by the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). As discussed in PJM Flash 25-38, on September 15, Pepco submitted a Draft RFP and PPA for review. If approved, the RFP would …
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Read the Full ArticleOn August 14, 2025, in Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Docket No. 23-0714, several renewable advocacy groups filed an Emergency Petition seeking to reopen the proceeding approving the 2024 Long Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP). The advocacy groups included Solar Energy Industries Association, the Coalition for Community Solar Access, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, and …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 1, 2025, the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) proposed rescinding Ohio Administrative Code Rules 3706-4-01 through 3706-4-05, following the elimination of the Solar Generation Fund under HB 15. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-21, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed into law HB 15 – Amend competitive retail electric service law on May 15. …
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Read the Full ArticleOn July 17, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency announced Forecast Factors that can be used for a one-time Strike Price Adjustment Mechanism as part of the 2025 Indexed REC RFP. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-23, this price adjustment mechanism is an opt-in, one-time, formula-based adjustment to the REC price, post-contract negotiation, to account for …
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Read the Full ArticleOn July 14, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced the Part 2 Window for the 2025 Indexed REC RFP has opened. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-23, the IPA plans to procure up to 5,243,684 RECs from wind projects over 5 MW and hydropower projects, 666,666 RECs from solar projects over 5 MW, and 222,000 …
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Read the Full ArticleIllinois Solar for All (ILSFA) will hold a webinar on solar resources for homeowners in partnership with Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) on July 24, 2025, at 6:00 pm CT. The webinar will cover resources to lower costs and improve efficiency for homeowners, including property tax exemptions, solar power programs, and weatherization …
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Read the Full ArticleIllinois Solar for All recently announced the Garfield Park Community Council will hold a public informational meeting on the benefits of installing solar. The meeting will discuss the process and financing options for installing solar, as well as the Illinois home energy savings program, available to both renters and homeowners. The meeting is being held …
Read the Full ArticleOn June 30, 2025, in Docket QO20020184, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) issued a Notice announcing a stakeholder meeting scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 pm via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit public input as part of the BPU’s three-year review of the …
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