News & Updates

June 5, 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 4, 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.

May 8, 2025

Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) obligations can result in unpredictable expenses, including labor, back-office, and execution costs. Misestimating these expenses can have a substantial impact on project budgets and profitability. Overall, PWA compliance costs typically range from 0.5% to 5% of the project value. These costs encompass auditors, software, back-office support, and other resources required to ensure proper compliance.

May 1, 2025

Did you know that PWA fines are independent of a project’s tax credit basis, meaning they’re uncapped? This makes proper compliance critical. Let’s take a look at just how quickly fines can accrue.

April 23, 2025

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has brought new challenges to clean energy projects, particularly around Apprenticeship compliance. While the goal of creating high-paying jobs and building a skilled workforce is clear, the process of meeting these requirements is anything but straightforward.