Solar Beyond the Sunbelt: What New EIA Data Shows About Small-Scale Solar
By PlugInSolarUSEditorial · Published 2026-10-21 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 10 min read
EIA estimates U.S. small-scale solar generation rose from 18,812 GWh in 2016 to 92,979 GWh in 2025, with New York ranking fifth.
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