Today in Community Solar

Primary-source filings, hearings, and program-administrator notices. Most of this is never covered anywhere else.

• Jul 31 Illinois Shines Illinois Shines Updates Property Tax Guidance and Releases Annual Program Report
• Approved Vendors and developers in Illinois should review the updated matrix and tax documentation rules to maintain regulatory compliance. The annual report offers benchmark data on…
• Jul 31 Illinois Shines Illinois Power Agency Releases Illinois Shines 2025-26 End of Year Report
• Developers and asset owners should review the full report to track capacity block fill rates, REC procurement volumes, and compliance metrics for equity provisions. Future program…
• Jul 31 Maryland PSC Maryland PSC Schedules Public Hearing for Herman Highway Solar 1 CPCN
• Securing a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity is a required state regulatory milestone for larger solar projects in Maryland. Developers should monitor the docket for local…

Financings, acquisitions, and SEC filings that mention community solar.

• Jul 30 SEC EDGAR full-text TXNM Energy Mentions Community Solar in Quarterly SEC 10-Q Filing
• Public Service Company of New Mexico plays a central role in implementing the state's community solar program. Market participants should review complete regulatory filings to determine if…

Industry coverage, for context and corroboration.

• Aug 3 Canary Media Illinois Solar for All program expands non-profit project participation
• Demonstrated traction in low-income non-profit segments indicates viable project delivery pathways for developers operating in Illinois. Developers and subscriber acquisition firms should…
• Jul 31 Solar Power World Public Storage and Solar Landscape Partner for 44 MW Illinois Portfolio
• The deal highlights the continued scaling of commercial rooftop community solar in Illinois. Developers and subscriber acquisition providers should monitor the execution timeline of this…