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June 12, 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 13, 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 13, 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.

March 11, 2025

On this episode of the Watt’s Up Renewables Podcast, DSPTCH co-founder Alex Jones joins host Adam Tiefenthaler to share the story behind DSPTCH, from developing industry-leading mapping and navigation software to creating PWA/IRA compliance tools and real-time digital safety forms.

February 19, 2025

RNWBL names DSPTCH as its exclusive provider for Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) tracking and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance