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113 entries · 73% primary source · latest Friday, September 11, 2026
Regulatory & Program
49 herePrimary-source filings, hearings, and program-administrator notices. Most of this is never covered anywhere else.
- CDCS Application Review and Scoring Period Begins
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Illinois Power Agency Announces Roundtables and Storage for All Program Development
The development of Storage for All indicates the state is moving toward dedicated incentives or frameworks for energy storage…
- When to include an ‘Unavailability of Net Metering Acknowledgment Form’ or a ‘Net Metering Letter’
- Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project in Kent County
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Illinois Shines Schedules Virtual AV and EEC Roundtables for Late 2026
These sessions provide Approved Vendors and contractors a direct channel to shape program rules, administrative requirements, and…
- CDCS Application Deadline August 31, September Consumer Protection Working Group, Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Closes Today
- Ways to ensure project application data and documentation submitted to the Generation Attribute Tracking System (GATS) Registry is correct to avoid Need Info delays
- Reminder: Program Seeks Community Solar AV and Designee Feedback on Subscriber Management Portal Feature – Survey Deadline August 31, 2026
- Reminder: CDCS Application Deadline for Program Year 2026-27 is Monday, August 31, 2026
- Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project in Harford County
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Illinois Shines Mentorship Program Registration Closes August 28
The program supports entities seeking to build operational capacity and meet state equity requirements within the Illinois…
- New Study Finds Opportunity for More than 17.5 GW of Distributed Solar and Storage To Serve California Grid During Summer Peak Demand
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Maryland PSC Schedules Public Hearing on 7.2 MW Wicomico Solar Proposal
Public hearings are a standard regulatory step for facility siting and CPCN reviews in Maryland. Developers active on the Eastern…
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Maryland PSC Schedules Public Comment Hearing for Harford Calvary Solar CPCN
CPCN approval represents a critical permitting milestone for ground-mounted solar generation in Maryland. Developers and regional…
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Maryland PSC sets public comment hearing on Kumquat and Citron CPCN
CPCN proceedings establish the state-level siting and environmental conditions for large solar projects in Maryland. Developers…
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Maryland PSC Schedules Public Comment Hearing for Harford Chapel Solar CPCN
CPCN approval is a key permitting milestone for utility-scale and large distributed solar projects in Maryland. Specific details…
- Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Open, New Guide for Real Estate Professionals, New Large DG Case Study
- Use the DG Project Application Checklist and other Program resources to avoid Need Info requests
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Illinois Shines Issues Real Estate Guidance for Homes with Solar Projects
While the guidance primarily addresses residential distributed generation property transfers, clear transfer protocols also…
- Case Study: How Harrisburg, IL Sparked Economic Growth by Embracing Solar
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Illinois Shines Opens Registration for 2026-27 Fall Mentorship Cohort
The program provides structured support for emerging and equity-focused entities navigating Illinois Shines project delivery and…
- Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project in Kent County
- AV/D Feedback for Subscriber Management Portal Feature
- Customer Satisfaction Survey Focus Groups Report, Registration for Mentorship Program Fall Cohort, IPA Launches Expanded Clean Energy Dashboard
- The Standardized Address tool should be used when completing an application’s Part I Section 1’s Project Location
- Public Comment Hearing – Chaberton Solar Peters Holdings LLC CPCN application (9847)
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Maryland PSC Schedules Hearing for 2.25 MW Somerset County Solar Project
The hearing represents a required procedural milestone for the 2.25 MW installation to secure state regulatory approval. Regional…
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Illinois Power Agency Releases Program Year 2025-26 Illinois Shines Report
The annual report offers official performance data that informs capacity allocation and REC contracting trends in the Illinois…
- Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project in Town of Berlin
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Illinois Shines opens fall cohort registration for 2026-27 mentorship program
Participating in the program helps emerging vendors build operational capacity to navigate Illinois Shines project development…
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Illinois Power Agency releases 2025 customer satisfaction focus group findings
Approved Vendors and subscriber acquisition partners in Illinois should review the full report to anticipate potential consumer…
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Illinois Power Agency Releases Phase II Clean Energy Data Dashboard
Expanded public data access provides developers and acquisition firms clearer visibility into market trends and project tracking…
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Illinois Shines updates application processing timelines, credit marketing guidelines, and compliance FAQs
Application processing timelines directly affect project milestone schedules and incentive payouts for developers. Compliance…
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Illinois Shines Clarifies REC Calculations Based on AC System Size and Output
Developers and Approved Vendors adjusting capacity factors above PVWatts defaults must ensure their methodology strictly uses AC…
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Illinois Shines Issues Consumer Protection Guidance on Federal Tax Credit Marketing
Subscriber acquisition firms and Approved Vendors in Illinois must audit customer-facing materials to ensure marketing does not…
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Illinois Shines Application Review Delays Extend Past 10 Days Following Submission Spike
While Small DG submissions are driving the Part I surge, the administrative backlog extends to Part II application processing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Maryland PSC Invites Comment on Proposed 9.9 MW Garrett County Solar Facility
The source text does not explicitly confirm community solar designation, though the 9.9 MW capacity split across two LLC entities…
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Illinois Shines Sets August 31 Application Deadline for Community-Driven Projects
Developers targeting capacity allocations in the Illinois CDCS sub-category must finalize and submit complete project…
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Illinois Shines Opens Annual Report Cure Period and Updates Application Processing
Approved Vendors and developers must review their annual report filings to correct deficiencies before the cure period expires…
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Maryland PSC Schedules Public Comment Hearing for Halo Rock Hall CPCN Application
CPCN approval is a required regulatory milestone for larger solar facilities seeking state-level siting authorization in…
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Illinois Shines clarifies Part II application autofill rules following Part I cures
Approved Vendors operating in Illinois risk processing delays or additional administrative inquiries if Part I updates are not…
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Maryland PSC schedules public comment hearing for Woodside Solar 1 CPCN application
CPCN proceedings indicate advanced-stage permitting for large solar developments in Maryland. Developers and financiers should…
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Maryland PSC opens rulemaking on proposed distributed generation CPCN requirements
Standardized CPCN rules and siting requirements could directly influence project development timelines and regulatory compliance…
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Maryland PSC Schedules Hearing for Potomac Edison CPCN Application
CPCN proceedings can involve utility-scale generation or transmission infrastructure that affects regional grid capacity and…
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Illinois Shines Updates Annual Report Deadlines and Application Processing Status
Approved Vendors must verify compliance with Minimum Equity Standard submissions to maintain clean operational standing within…
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Illinois Shines to Cross-Check Installer ICC Docket Numbers in Part II Applications
Approved Vendors and developers must ensure their installer records match Illinois Commerce Commission certification dockets…
Deals & Filings
34 hereFinancings, acquisitions, and SEC filings that mention community solar.
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Energea Portfolio 2 LP Files Form 253G2 Referencing Community Solar
Form 253G2 filings typically update terms, pricing, or asset descriptions for Regulation A capital raises. Industry participants…
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Energea Portfolio 4 USA LP Submits SEC Filing Referencing Community Solar
Form 253G2 filings typically serve as offering circular supplements for Regulation A capital raises. Asset owners and developers…
- POWERBANK Corp (PBK) filed EX-99.1 mentioning community solar
- POWERBANK Corp (PBK) filed EX-99.1 mentioning community solar
- Solar Development Group, LLC filed EX-99 mentioning community solar
- POWERBANK Corp (PBK) filed EX-99.1 mentioning community solar
- Aggreko Inc. filed F-1 mentioning community solar
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Ecospire Global Mentions Community Solar in SEC Part II and III Filing
The filing indicates potential community solar asset exposure, development activity, or service offerings by Ecospire Global…
- POWERBANK Corp (PBK) filed EX-99.1 mentioning community solar
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CESL SITE 1 LLC Submits SEC Filing Referencing Community Solar
Project-level SEC exhibit filings often indicate transaction activity such as tax equity financing, credit facilities, or asset…
- POWERBANK Corp (PBK) filed EX-99.1 mentioning community solar
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Apollo Infrastructure Mentions Community Solar in SEC Form 10-Q
Institutional asset managers continue to track and invest in distributed generation assets. The direct scope of Apollo's current…
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SunScout Holding Files Form 424B4 Prospectus Referencing Community Solar
A public filing referencing community solar suggests potential capital deployment or business operations in the sector, but the…
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Spruce Power Files SEC Exhibit 10.5 Referencing Community Solar
Exhibit 10 filings generally document material contracts such as credit agreements, asset purchases, or major servicing…
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Solar Development Group Files SEC EX-99 Document Mentioning Community Solar
The filing indicates potential corporate development, financing, or material contract activity involving Solar Development Group…
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SUNation Energy mentions community solar in latest quarterly SEC filing
The operational significance of this filing for the community solar market cannot be determined from the brief search match…
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MN8 Energy Holdings Mentions Community Solar in SEC Exhibit Filing
The practical impact on MN8's community solar operations or capital structure cannot be determined from the filing match alone…
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HASI Mentions Community Solar Investments in Latest Quarterly SEC Filing
Institutional capital providers like HASI remain key financiers for community solar debt and equity structures. Stakeholders…
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Genie Energy mentions community solar in recent SEC filing
The filing indicates potential corporate activity or reporting related to Genie Energy's solar services or subscriber acquisition…
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CESL Site 2 LLC mentions community solar in SEC Exhibit 99 filing
The item is tangentially related based on a keyword match in an SEC exhibit, making direct impacts on developers or subscriber…
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1st Source Corp Mentions Community Solar in SEC Filing
Regional financial institutions frequently provide debt or tax equity for mid-scale solar developments. Industry participants…
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FTC Solar Mentions Community Solar Segment in Quarterly SEC Filing
Tracker manufacturers increasingly look to large-scale community solar projects to diversify pipeline volume beyond utility-scale…
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PSEG Mentions Community Solar in Second Quarter SEC Filing
Utility quarterly filings frequently report on program expansion, cost recovery, or interconnection progress within…
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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…
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Solar Development Group Mentions Community Solar in SEC Exhibit Filing
The practical implications for developers and financiers cannot be determined from the filing notice alone. Market participants…
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PowerBank Corp mentions community solar in SEC Exhibit 99.1 filing
The practical consequence for the market cannot be determined without additional details from the full exhibit text. Industry…
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Exelon and Subsidiary Utilities Mention Community Solar in SEC Filing
Exelon's subsidiaries control major utility service territories across active community solar markets including Illinois…
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Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC Mentions Community Solar in SEC Filing
Without full exhibit details, the immediate impact on asset acquisition or development pipelines cannot be determined. Developers…
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Solar Development Group files SEC EX-99 document referencing community solar
The commercial impact of the filing cannot be determined from the keyword match alone. Industry participants should watch for…
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Energea Portfolio 2 LP Submits SEC Filing Mentioning Community Solar
Filings from retail-facing investment platforms like Energea reflect ongoing capital raising activity for distributed energy…
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Energea Portfolio 4 USA LP Files SEC Offering Mentioning Community Solar
The filing signals ongoing capital deployment and fundraising through retail or syndicated investment vehicles targeted at…
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PowerBank Corp mentions community solar in EX-99.1 SEC filing
The practical implications for developers and financiers cannot be determined without additional disclosure from the filing…
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Green Rain Energy Holdings Mentions Community Solar in SEC Filing
The filing signals potential corporate involvement in community solar by Green Rain Energy Holdings. Stakeholders should watch…
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Energea Portfolio 2 LP Submits SEC Filing Mentioning Community Solar
Form 1-U filings are used by Regulation A issuers to disclose material corporate events, which can signal new fund allocations or…
Trade Press
30 hereIndustry coverage, for context and corroboration.
- The Obama Foundation signs on as anchor tenant to Reactivate’s Illinois community solar installations
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Obama Foundation Becomes Anchor Tenant for Reactivate Illinois Solar Projects
Creditworthy commercial and nonprofit anchors remain essential for financing portfolios structured around low- and…
- Reactivate, Obama Foundation partner for Illinois community solar projects
- Can the Obama Presidential Center help Chicago embrace community solar?
- California Senate passes industry-backed community solar bill
- Securing the bulk-power system | Factor This Brief
- Gary power outage underscores stakes of Solar for All cancellation
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Northern Sun Energy starts construction on 23 MW New York portfolio
The start of construction moves 23 MWdc of NYSERDA-backed pipeline into the build phase in upstate New York. Subscriber…
- SunShare cuts ribbon on Santa Fe community solar garden
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Solar Power World Publishes Basic Educational Guide on Community Solar
This publication is an introductory primer aimed at a general audience rather than an industry development. It provides no new…
- SunShare energizes two community solar gardens in New Mexico
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California legislature advances community solar and clean energy bills to floor votes
California developers and subscriber acquisition firms continue to seek viable statutory pathways to expand the state market…
- California advances slate of community solar, balcony solar, and virtual power plant bills
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Common Energy Partners With Illinois Human Services Non-Profit for Community Solar
Securing non-profit and institutional partners provides steady off-take for community solar portfolios in Illinois. Developers…
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Public Storage Hosts Rooftop Community Solar Project in Justice Illinois
Commercial rooftop sites like self-storage facilities provide developers an alternative footprint that minimizes rural land-use…
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ComEd and Partners Plan 60 Rooftop Community Solar Projects in Northern Illinois
Adding 60 rooftop sites suggests continued expansion of community solar capacity in the ComEd service territory. Market…
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Sunrun shifts to direct sales following Q2 capacity declines
This item is only tangentially related to community solar, as Sunrun operates primarily in the rooftop solar and energy storage…
- Washington, D.C., water district installs 1.8-MW system through Solar for All program
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Sunrun shifts to direct sales origination as affiliate installer channel drops
This item is tangentially related to community solar, as Sunrun focuses primarily on behind-the-meter residential installations…
- Sunrun pivots to direct sales origination as affiliate installer channels slump
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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…
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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…
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Nonprofits sue EPA to recover terminated Solar for All grant funding
The suit could affect capital availability for low- and moderate-income community solar deployments originally tied to federal…
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Nonprofits Sue EPA to Recover Terminated Solar for All Grant Funds
The outcome of this court challenge could determine whether federal funds previously slated for low-income and community solar…
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Nautilus and TurningPoint Energy complete 4 MW community solar project in Delaware
The project adds capacity within Delmarva Power territory under Delaware's community solar regulations. It illustrates a common…
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Renewable America CEO Advocates for California Community Solar to Ease Customer Debt
California developers and subscriber acquisition firms face ongoing uncertainty surrounding the state's community solar program…
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Maine solar subscribers lose bill credits over unpaid developer state fees
Administrative defaults that hit customer wallets create immediate churn and reputational risks for subscriber acquisition firms…
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Maine solar subscribers lose bill credits following developer fee nonpayment
Credit holds create immediate subscriber churn risks and operational burdens for subscriber acquisition and management firms…
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Illinois Shines Releases Report Detailing Mentorship Program Expansion
Program outcomes influence the pipeline of Equity Eligible Contractors available to partner with community solar developers under…
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Best Buy installs rooftop community solar project on New York store
Commercial rooftop hosts represent a key site-acquisition vector for community solar developers in constrained urban markets like…
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