Renew. Rethink. Read.
Exploring the future of legacy commercial solar.
New Jersey lawmakers have approved legislation to legalize plug-in solar systems, giving renters and apartment residents a clear path to generate their own electricity without traditional rooftop installations.
Lazard’s latest Levelized Cost of Energy report shows that while every major power technology became more expensive to build in 2026, utility-scale solar and onshore wind remain among the lowest-cost options for new electricity generation.
Many commercial property owners inherit solar systems with unclear ownership after installers, lenders, or developers disappear. Understanding who owns the system is often the first step before deciding what to do next.
Kingston is the first municipality in New York to adopt SolarAPP+, allowing eligible rooftop solar and battery permits to be approved in minutes instead of weeks while maintaining existing safety standards.
The U.S. Department of Energy has repeatedly used emergency powers to delay coal and gas plant retirements, raising questions about reliability planning and the nearly $550 million annual cost of keeping aging plants available.
Consumers Energy is seeking its largest rate increase in two decades, arguing it is needed to improve grid reliability. The proposal has renewed debate over accountability, infrastructure investment, and rising electricity costs.
