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CPUC blocks rooftop solar for farms, schools, and many renters. Will state lawmakers overrule them?
For years, the utilities have tried and failed to block homeowners from making and using their own solar energy. We’ve stopped them every time. But last month, the utilities succeeded in blocking solar rights for schools, farmers, and many renters. This, despite overwhelming opposition from renters’ advocates, affordable housing organizations, school districts, farmers, and the general public. At this point,…
Proposed Utility Tax would increase electricity bills for millions, undermine rooftop solar, and discourage conservation
Summary At the direction of the California State Legislature, the utilities and some aligned organizations are proposing to charge most residential ratepayers a Utility Tax of $30 to $70 per month. Even a $30/month Utility Tax would be three times the national average. This mandatory Utility Tax would increase electricity bills on millions for working Californians who live in apartments,…
State Court of Appeal will hear lawsuit against NEM3 rooftop solar decision on December 13th
December 13th is the next step for the lawsuit appealing the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)’s December 2022 “NEM3” decision. The lawsuit calls for the CPUC’s decision to be overturned on the grounds that the CPUC’s decision violates both the law and their own rules. The State Court of Appeal in San Francisco will hear oral arguments from both sides…