News & Updates

June 16, 2025

This comprehensive guide outlines how prevailing wage rules apply to clean energy projects receiving incentives through NYSERDA’s three major programs: the NY-Sun Solar PV Incentive Program, the Energy Storage Incentive Program, and the Large-Scale Renewables (LSR) Program. Learn which solar, storage, and utility-scale renewable energy projects are subject to prevailing wage requirements, how regional block structures affect compliance, and what steps contractors must take to stay eligible for incentive payments. Whether you're a developer, EPC, or installer, this resource provides the latest compliance guidance for NYSERDA-backed projects across New York State.

June 16, 2025

This article explains how prevailing wage requirements apply to solar projects participating in New Jersey’s SuSI Program. Launched in 2021 as a successor to the state’s SREC and TREC programs, SuSI offers two pathways: the ADI Program for projects up to 5 MW and the CSI Program for utility-scale projects. Any project over 1 MW (dc) receiving SREC-II incentives must comply with New Jersey’s prevailing wage rules, including proper wage determinations, certified payroll tracking, apprenticeship standards, and worksite postings. Learn which projects are exempt and how to stay compliant under N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.29. This guide is designed for developers, EPCs, and contractors navigating SuSI-backed solar construction in New Jersey.

June 16, 2025

This guide breaks down prevailing wage requirements under the Massachusetts SMART Program — a declining block solar incentive program. Any project over $1,000 in total value that receives SMART incentives must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage rules. Learn how to navigate key compliance steps, including proper wage determinations, certified payroll reporting, apprentice requirements, and worksite postings. The article also covers enforcement risks and penalties for non-compliance as outlined by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division. Designed for developers, contractors, and EPCs, this post offers a practical overview of prevailing wage compliance for SMART projects in Massachusetts.

June 23, 2025

Learn how prevailing wage requirements apply under the Illinois Shines Program, one of the state’s leading solar incentive initiatives. This guide breaks down REC pricing, project block categories (including Distributed Generation and Community Solar), and key compliance steps mandated by the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) Act and the Prevailing Wage Act. Understand which solar projects are exempt from prevailing wage rules, how to remain compliant, and where to find official resources, including certified payroll guidance. Whether you're a solar developer, EPC, or installer, this article provides everything you need to navigate Illinois Shines prevailing wage compliance in 2025 and beyond.

June 13, 2025

California’s SURGE Act (AB 2143) significantly changes prevailing wage compliance for distributed energy projects participating in net metering or net billing. This guide explains which projects are affected, outlines utility-specific tariff codes (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E), highlights key exemptions, and provides step-by-step compliance requirements issued by the CPUC.

May 28, 2025

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers significant opportunities for clean energy projects, but navigating its compliance requirements is no small feat. For a large project, it’s possible that hundreds of thousands of individual compliance documents will be required. Let’s break down what you need to know.