You have the right to make energy from the sun without interference from the utilities.
In 2026, SDG&E, SoCal Edison, and PG&E began charging most customers a new $24/month “base service charge”. We call it the Utility Tax, and opposed it when it was first introduced through AB 205, and we continue to oppose it in its current form. Details of the Utility Tax The Utility Tax is $24/month for most ratepayers. Everyone pays the …
The Latest April 20, 2026 update: Rooftop solar allies filed an appeal to the California Supreme Court to overturn the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) “NEM3” decision. The appeal was made after a lower court, the State Court of Appeal, sided with the CPUC a second time. Here is more background on the lawsuit: Who filed the lawsuit The Center for …
Should you clean your solar panels? Yes, from time to time. Watch this video from long time solar industry professional Barry Cinnamon with tips on how to safely keep your solar panels clean. If you prefer to hire a professional to clean your solar panels, contact your solar installer. If they went out of business, use our Solar Company Finder …
If you are having a problem with your solar or battery, and your solar company is being unresponsive, we recommend that you file a complaint with the the Consumer Protection Hotline maintained by the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). Contact CALSSA’s Consumer Protection Hotline If you don’t get a response within a week, or you still need help, contact the …
Thinking of getting a solar-powered battery for your home or business to protect you from the next power outage? Here’s six tips to help you figure it out. Contact our Help Desk with any questions at [email protected]. We are happy to help you! 1. Decide why you want a battery Some reasons might include: You want to keep your power on …
If you’re interested in going solar, here are some tips, advice, and resources to help you make the decision that’s right for you. Contact our Help Desk with any questions at [email protected]. We are happy to help you! 1) Do some general research about going solar Here are two resources that are reasonably comprehensive: State of California: California Solar Consumer …
The True-Up Statement can sometimes be confusing to new solar owners. This article is intended to help answer common questions many new solar users have. What is the True-Up Statement? After you go solar, you will see some changes to your utility bill. You will continue to get a monthly statement from your utility. In addition, you will also receive …
Because of the extraordinary efforts of tens of thousands of Californians, state legislators voted in July to protect two million rooftop solar contracts. AB 942, authored by a former SoCal Edison executive, would have broken 2 million rooftop solar contracts and punished solar users just for putting panels on their roof. It would have applied to all solar customers who …
On June 3rd, the California State Assembly narrowly voted to break the State’s contract with two million solar consumers, and now the bill heads to the State Senate. The bill, AB 942, passed with only 46 votes. A bill needs 41 votes to pass. Consider contacting your Assemblymember to hold them accountable if they did the wrong thing, or thank …
Rooftop solar is pretty low maintenance, but it is still a good idea to check in on your solar panels from time to time and make sure they are working properly. Here’s how. It is important to monitor your solar system Even though many solar installers have a monitoring service, they usually can only look for “red flags” that indicate …
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