Did you know the most important decisions about your electric bills, including cost, happen before you use any electricity?

Ever wondered about how your power bill is calculated? Get the answers you deserve! Ask a Vote Solar expert your questions about solar energy, utilities, and your power bills: action.votesolar.org/a/nat26-ama

Meet our Top 3 finalists for the 2026 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! 🌞 Adrienne Farrar Houël, Eric Walker, and Joel Iboa are longtime leaders advancing energy and environmental justice in their communities.

📣 Big news out of Pennsylvania on data center accountability! 📣 Gov. Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order that holds data centers accountable for their energy use, eliminates fast-track approval for them, and establishes a commitment to powering them with an increasing % of clean energy.

⚡ Big news: California lawmakers passed legislation this week to legalize plug-in (balcony) solar. For millions of renters and households that can't install rooftop solar, plug-in solar opens the door to clean energy and lower electricity bills. Read more: www.canarymedia.com/articles/bal...

Extra extra, read all about solar developments across the country! 🗞️ Take a look at some of Vote Solar's latest coverage and learn more about how Vote Solar is championing policies that lower energy costs, center communities, and build a more resilient clean energy future. 🌎️

Meet the 2026 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award finalists! ☀️ These 10 leaders are advancing energy justice in communities across the country. Learn more: votesolar.org/the-2026-dr-...

In Illinois, community solar and other clean energy solutions can help meet the moment—while making the grid more affordable, reliable, and resilient. Vote Solar’s John Delurey recently shared this perspective in the Chicago Tribune.

HUGE solar win out of Minnesota! The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has accepted Xcel Energy’s Integrated Distribution Plan (IDP). TLDR? Minnesota's largest utility included community power resources in its long-term planning – a move to improve system efficiency and affordability

Recently, Vote Solar's Chief Programs Officer, Sean Garren, had the opportunity to share his thoughts on utility planning with The Wall Street Journal.

Our executive director @sachuconstantine.bsky.social joined KPFA Radio A Rude Awakening last week to highlight how solar is already reshaping our electric grid. Listen here: kpfa.org/episode/sach...

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On today’s show, the executive director of Vote Solar, Sachu Constantine discusses solar and reshaping the U.S. power system.

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Just one week remains to nominate you or someone you know for the Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! ⏰️ Nominations CLOSE Friday, July 17: votesolar.org/dr-espanola-...

As we’ve seen heat waves sweep the nation over the past couple of weeks, it’s clear our aging grid can’t keep us safe from extreme heat at a price we can afford. Luckily, there's already a smarter solar solution available – Community Power Networks: votesolar.org/community-po...

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A community power network connects local solar, batteries, and smart devices so they can work together to power a community.

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As we recognize 250 years as a nation, it's time to assess our energy system and aging power grid. Smart solar solutions — like plug-in solar and battery storage — are available now to strengthen our grid and lower our bills. We have the resources to declare independence from fossil fuels.

Vote Solar's Executive Director, Sachu Constantine, breaks down the benefits of California's Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program. Read his full take here: www.bakersfield.com/opinion/opin...

This is a huge win for leveraging smart solar solutions to strengthen our grid and lower our bills. Read the full story here: apnews.com/press-releas...

June 21 celebrates the Summer Solstice ☀️ On the longest day of the year, support long-term solar progress by becoming a Solar Sustainer. Become a Solar Sustainer: bit.ly/442iTZt

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2026 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award. This award honors the critically important role of community-based activism by people of color in driving environmental progress. Learn more: votesolar.my.site.com/s/energy-jus...

Electric bills are rising. Pennsylvania leaders can do something about it. New analysis from @synapseenergy.bsky.social finds three policies could save the average household $841/year by 2030: www.evergreencollaborative.com/policy-hub/t...

Three Key Interventions to Deliver $841 in Electricity Bill Savings in Pennsylvania - Evergreen Collaborative

As energy costs rise in Pennsylvania, three smart policies can save the average household over $800 on their annual electricity bill by 2030.

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As legislative sessions wrap up across the country, we're celebrating important clean energy wins—and preparing for the fights ahead. Become a Solar Sustainer to support our work and help us keep delivering clean energy wins: bit.ly/442iTZt

Solar beats coal in the US electricity mix for the first month ever: electrek.co/2026/06/09/s...

The latest #FreeingtheGrid interconnection grades have been released, showing notable improvements in several states! Freeing the Grid is a joint initiative of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and Vote Solar. Explore now at freeingthegrid.org!

Exciting news 🎉 The SUNNY Act — which would immediately give New Yorkers access to plug-in solar — has passed both houses of the state legislature. Session ends tomorrow. Urge Governor Hochul to sign the SUNNY Act into law: action.votesolar.org/a/ny26-sunny...

Extreme heat, power outages, and grid failures hit hardest in communities already struggling to make ends meet. Community Power Networks help change that by turning new and existing energy sources into a community-wide backup system. Learn more: votesolar.org/community-po...

Vote Solar’s Managing Director of Campaigns, John Delurey, explains how Community Power Networks (Virtual Power Plants) are a cost-saving solar solution — and how Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act can help shape the state’s energy future: www.utilitydive.com/news/illinoi...

Utilities like PG&E are spending too much money without clear oversight or accountability and California families are paying for it. We need the Public Utilities Commission to take a strong stand on behalf of the people of California and stop blank checks for utilities.

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, communities across the country are asking the same question: Can our aging energy grid keep us safe from the heat at a price we can afford? That’s where Community Power Networks come in.

We’re excited to announce Tarak Shah as our new Chair of the Board. Tarak brings deep federal leadership experience from his time as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he helped shape national clean energy strategy. Read More: votesolar.org/vote-solar-b...

As electricity costs continue rising nationwide, solar solutions like California’s DSGS program demonstrate the real-world value of community energy programs. Listen to Vote Solar Executive Director Sachu Constantine on the USEA Power Sector Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYln...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 244: Vote Solar Clean Energy Policy Executive Director Sachu Co...

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Sachu Constantine, executive director of clean energy policy advocates Vote Solar answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about California’s…

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While plug-in solar legislation didn't pass in Illinois this session, we've made a lot of progress with stakeholders and are optimistic about the future of plug-in solar in Illinois. Read more: www.nacleanenergy.com/solar/strong...