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Across the country, governors and state lawmakers are facing the same challenge: electricity demand is rising, power bills are increasing, and constituents expect solutions.
Increasingly, policymakers from both parties are arriving at the same answer. Solar and energy storage are among the fastest, most cost-effective resources available to add new electricity to the grid, helping states meet growing demand while improving reliability and putting downward pressure on electricity costs.
Here are six states that passed some of the country’s smartest solar and storage policies during the first half of 2026.
Virginia
