Yesterday the CPUC released their updated proposal for the future of solar yesterday. The bottom line: it’s still drastic and will make it harder for everyday people to get solar. Here are some initial details… #SaveSolar #KeepSolarGrowing
Most consumers who get solar after April 2023 will see an average 75% reduction in the credit they receive for sharing their extra energy with the grid. This is the steepest decline we’ve ever seen in the United States. #SaveSolar
Churches, schools or businesses who go solar after April 2023 will see an even bigger reduction in the solar credit. #SaveSolar
Protections for existing solar users will remain in place with no changes (NEM1 or NEM2). The proposed changes will affect new solar users starting April 2023.
There is no overt solar tax in the CPUC's most recent proposal. However, the proposal would force new solar users to go onto an "electrification rate" that includes a $15/month charge.
When changes like these have been implemented elsewhere in the U.S, solar adoptions have dropped by a lot. That's what the utilities want, but it isn't good for the people.
Bottom line: The CPUC's newest proposal will still make it much harder for people who don't currently have solar to get it, including the people and community institutions that need it the most. This doesn't align with California's clean energy goals. It does align with PG&E's.
The CPUC is scheduled to make a final decision on December 15th. So the public has a little more than a month to weigh in.
Join our in-depth webinar where we unpack the details of the CPUC's proposal, the impact on consumers, and how you can take action: secure.everyaction.com/LS2NjeO020amIv…
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