On July 4^th, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. In our last newsletter, we discussed the potential implications the final bill could have on the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and what it would mean for the future of the solar industry. Now that the Bill has become law, let’s break down exactly how it’s shifting the solar industry.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) poses legislation that could drastically change the future of solar profitability. Passed in a midnight session in the House on May 22, 2025, the OBBBA proposed a full repeal of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

In this article, we focus on what the Bill in its current form means for the future of the ITC and how you can maximize your solar profitability now.

Tariffs. The hot-button topic that’s been the center of many discussions this year. But how do they affect you and the solar industry? Let’s dive in.
On Monday, May 12th, 2025, it was announced that the U.S. and China had agreed to a temporary reprieve in ongoing trade tension by reciprocally lowering tariffs for 90-days. While there are still many uncertainties, this temporary truce does provide a game-changing opportunity for the solar and storage industry.

As you’ve likely noticed, utility rates keep rising – but why? Depending on who you ask, you might get different answers. Utilities blame the cost shift, but what’s the truth behind that reasoning?

First, let’s define “cost shift.” It’s the idea that solar users don’t pay their fair share of costs from the electric grid, and that these costs “shift” to non-solar users. The idea sounds plausible at a glance, but in reality, it’s built on bad assumptions. Read more to learn the truth.

Maintaining a healthy and productive solar system is the key to receiving the optimal return on your investment. A clean solar panel is a working solar panel! Poor maintenance of a solar system, including overgrown weeds, animal droppings, or layers of dust or mud, will obstruct the panels and interfere with inverter functionality. Ignoring panel cleaning will greatly affect production and can cause system parts to be damaged or inoperable.

During this spring cleaning season, read our quick guide on system maintenance to help you make the most out of your investment.

You’ve heard it time and time again – energy rates are increasing, and companies are getting hit hard by the burden of increased utility costs. While this isn’t news, what you should know is how much they’ve actually increased, and what it means for you. Let’s break it down.

California’s ambitious push towards electrification is creating waves for businesses across the state. While this move towards electrification may help with sustainability initiatives, it’s left many businesses scrambling to find practical solutions to keep up with the mandates.

So, what can you do to best prepare and get your business ahead of the curve? Read more here.

California’s solar landscape is constantly evolving. At JKB Energy, we’re here to help you stay ahead of the curve and plan for the future. One critical update – the property tax exclusion for new solar projects is ending soon. Read more to find out what you need to know about this change.

As we strive to be leaders in the California renewable energy space, we are committed to continuously learning, growing, and innovating. One way we keep this commitment is by attending RE+, one of the leading renewable energy events in North America. Last week, we attended RE+ to sharpen our knowledge, connect with old industry partners & new, and hone our future vision. Here are the 5 game-changing insights you need to know.

With the number of legislation changes and amount of news circulating about solar profitability in agriculture, we’re here to set the record straight – or at least share the results we help our clients achieve. Here’s what we’re seeing.