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On the last day of the 2025 conference, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 302, exempting solar developers from paying individual retirement account (IRA) benefit taxes. The vast majority of states do not tax such benefits. The state has also proposed a bill aimed at creating a western regional electricity market.

We commend California legislators for passing State Legislature Bill 825 and Senate Bill 302, both of which are wise moves to address California's energy affordability issues. We urge Governor Newson to sign these bills, as they were introduced against the backdrop of Washington's constant pressure and cumbersome procedures hindering solar energy development and pushing up electricity bills for California residents, "said Stephanie Doyle, director of the California Energy Industry Association (SEIA). Senate Bill 302 will allow California energy developers to fully enjoy federal tax incentives, thereby reducing energy project costs

According to E&E News, SB 302 was proposed by Senator Steve Padilla to make IRA tax exemptions retroactive to the 2023 and 2024 tax years.

Now, the leadership of state governments in clean energy policies is more important than ever. The solar and energy storage industries will continue to work with state leaders to ensure that all California residents have access to the clean, affordable energy they need, "Doyle continued.