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The planned merger of US utilities NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy should be met with “caution” by state lawmakers, according to a number of US clean energy and political non-profit groups.

Enel Green Power North America has acquired a 270MW operational solar PV portfolio from an unnamed US utility.

Signed into law by governor Janet Mills on 6 April 2026, LD 1730 allows the installation of plug-in systems of up to 1,200 watts.

Texas-based IPP Catalyze has secured tax equity financing from RBC Community Investments to support its 100MW solar project portfolio across the US. 

The projects will be developed by Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE across the US states of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Dominion Energy Virginia has outlined plans for meeting future power demand, including an additional 12GW of PV and 4.5GW of battery storage.

The Virginia General Assembly has passed a bill to allow rooftop solar leasing with a third-party in the state,

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors has granted permission to Hecate Energy to build a 150MW solar farm in Virginia.

Dominion Energy has announced that it is seeking proposals for the acquisition of new solar, onshore wind and BESS projects in Virginia.

PV Tech Premium spoke with the CCSA on utilities in California, Washington and Virginia slowing down the progress of community solar.