Press Releases

CA Capitol Building
September 30, 2026

CLASS Response to Governor Newsom’s Veto of AB 1813

With Governor Newsom’s veto of AB 1813, California continues to fall further behind
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California Capitol Building
August 30, 2026

California Senate Passes AB 1813, Clearing the Way for the Nation’s Largest Community Solar Program

The California State Senate passed AB 1813 (Ward)
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August 13, 2026

California Community Solar and Storage Bill Passes Senate Appropriations, Heads to Senate Floor

AB 1813 (Ward) passed out of the California Senate Appropriations Committee
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CA Capitol Building
June 16, 2026

AB 1813 Gains Senate Committee Approval Amid Growing Support for Community Solar

Backed by a broad statewide coalition, the bill advances efforts to deliver electricity bill savings
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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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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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