Press Releases

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June 12, 2026

Unprecedented Coalition Backs Community Solar Legislation as Five New Organizations, Including Two Community Choice Aggregators, Join CLASS 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 12, 2026  Contact:  Suzi Emmerling, [email protected] Unprecedented Coalition Backs Community Solar

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May 22, 2026

California Assembly passes AB 1813, Moves on to Senate 

AB 1813 (Ward), the Community Renewable Energy Program Act, strengthens the framework for a viable
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May 14, 2026

California commission to make final decision on community solar rules

State regulators will vote on whether to finalize a proposed decision by an administrative judge
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April 22, 2026

Community Solar Bill (AB 1813) Clears Key Assembly Committee, Moving Closer to Bringing Affordable Energy to California Renters and Low-Income Families

Legislation Responds to Legislative Oversight Findings and Latest CPUC Inaction; Sets Hard Deadline for a

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February 25, 2026

Outcome Review Hearing Underscores Need for CPUC Accountability to Enable Community Solar in California

Witness Testimony Backs Benefits of Legislative Framework While Identifying Need for Enforceable Timelines Sacramento, CA — Assembly

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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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