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AB 1139: Controversial bill could change solar industry in California

A controversial bill is addressing solar energy in California and the credits that current solar customers receive for their systems. AB 1139 focuses on net energy metering (NEM). That is

California eyes rooftop solar policy changes. The industry says its future hangs in the balance

A fight over the future of California’s rooftop solar industry is intensifying, as state officials contemplate comprehensive reforms to a program that pays homeowners for clean power they share with

The ‘Small Miracle’ That May Lead To California’s Net Metering Successor

Can California stakeholders meet the ultimatum issued by California Public Utilities Commissioner Carla Peterman at the close of the January 2016 sessions in California’s Net Energy Metering 2.0 proceeding? “It

Can I Sell My Solar?

Everything you ever wanted to know about net metering Dear Consumer Advisor, I’m considering solar panels. I don’t use a huge amount of electricity, but I’ve heard I can sell

The second stage of California’s net metering proceeding concludes with a win for the solar sector

After two high-profile rooftop solar regulatory decisions in Hawaii and Nevada, utilities and renewable energy advocates turned their sights on California, the nation’s leading solar market. California has been a

Calif. narrowly approves net metering 2.0

SAN FRANCISCO — California utility regulators approved payments for excess rooftop solar generation yesterday but warned that solar customers are getting more than their share of benefits compared to other

California Votes to Retain System That Pays Solar Users Retail Rate for Excess Power

Under so-called net metering, customers receive credits on their bills for the unused energy their panels produce. Most states have such policies, but the amounts vary, with some offering credits

Fair Rates for Rooftop Solar- And Everybody Else!

I was pleased when I got my PG&E bill last week. No, I am not a candidate for the psych ward. I am the owner of a 3-kilowatt rooftop solar

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