The Solar Shade Expansion Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance solar energy generation in the District of Columbia by requiring the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to conduct a feasibility study on the installation of solar canopies at a minimum of 20 locations, including public buildings, roadways, and private properties. The study, due by January 1, 2026, will assess the potential for solar energy generation, the benefits of providing shade, installation costs, and any legal barriers. Additionally, the bill mandates that starting in Fiscal Year 2027, the District's capital improvement plan must include funding for solar canopies at identified locations, and grants may be issued to private entities for similar projects.

Furthermore, the legislation stipulates that by January 1, 2030, all new capital projects that can accommodate solar canopies must include them in their design. An updated study is also required by September 30, 2028, to evaluate the outcomes of previously installed solar canopies and recommend further installations, financial incentives, and necessary regulatory changes. This comprehensive approach aims to mitigate climate change impacts while providing shade and clean energy, particularly benefiting vulnerable populations in the District.