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

The article from CleanTechnica provides a comprehensive overview of significant state-level solar and energy storage policy achievements in 2025, highlighting the efforts led by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) across diverse states. Illinois made notable progress with Governor J.B. Pritzker signing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, which expands battery storage and promotes a statewide virtual power plant program. This reflects a broader national trend where states, regardless of political leaning, are adopting solar and storage solutions to meet increasing energy demands affordably and reliably. SEIA plans to intensify its advocacy in 2026 to extend the benefits of solar and storage—such as reduced electricity costs, job creation, economic growth, and a cleaner grid—to all Americans. Key state highlights include California’s legislative actions with Assembly Bill 825 and Senate Bill 302, which aim to establish a regional electricity market and align state tax codes with federal incentives to lower renewable project costs. Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order further acceler