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March 17, 2026

The fight over California’s community solar plan is heating up

Regulators are long overdue on their mandate to create a community solar-storage program. And critics say the plan that is in the works is “fatally flawed.”

Logo Los Angeles Times
March 5, 2026

Solar energy for renters has taken off in 10 states. Not in California

California’s new community solar program is years delayed and just a handful of projects have launched in the meantime.

The Union
March 5, 2026

Ideas & Opinions — Cedar Amodeo: California needs a workable community solar option

Why community solar matters so much.

Sacramento Business Journal
February 26, 2026

Opinion: As Californians struggle with energy bills, PUC should implement community solar program.

Witness testimony backs the benefits of the legislative framework while identifying the need for enforceable timelines.

Logo PV TECH
January 29, 2026

CLASS trade association launches, aims to expand access to community solar + storage in California

A new trade association, Californians for Local, Affordable Solar and Storage (CLASS) has started work to improve access to community solar.
January 27, 2026

Californians for Local, Affordable Solar and Storage Launches New Association

A new association will make a renewed push for a viable community solar and storage program in California.

Bring more affordable solar choices to California.

Californians for Local Affordable Solar and Storage (CLASS) is working to lower electricity bills for families and small businesses, empower farmers and landowners to host community solar facilities and keep their farms in the family, while creating jobs and generating clean energy locally.

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