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Consumer Solar’s Fight to Survive Eclipsing Forces

Consumer Solar’s Fight to Survive Eclipsing Forces

Can Anti-Trust Laws Stop the Dismantling of Consumer Choice to Own Solar in California?   In 2022, Pacific Gas and Electric (“PG&E”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union...

Consumer Solar’s Fight to Survive Eclipsing Forces

Can Anti-Trust Laws Stop the Dismantling of Consumer Choice to Own Solar in California?   In 2022, Pacific Gas and Electric (“PG&E”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union...

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The Solar Battle: How Utilities Are Crippling Your Right to Energy Independence

The Solar Battle: How Utilities Are Crippling Y...

There's never been a better time to own your own energy supply. The freedom to harness solar power isn’t just about saving on your electricity bill—it's about taking control of...

The Solar Battle: How Utilities Are Crippling Y...

There's never been a better time to own your own energy supply. The freedom to harness solar power isn’t just about saving on your electricity bill—it's about taking control of...

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California's New Solar Public Works Law (AB 2143): An Example of California’s Recent Leadership Failures on Solar and the Climate

California's New Solar Public Works Law (AB 214...

It appears that California’s prior solar policies were too successful. California's policymakers have been rushing to stop a solar industry that they helped create. The solar industry that California helped...

California's New Solar Public Works Law (AB 214...

It appears that California’s prior solar policies were too successful. California's policymakers have been rushing to stop a solar industry that they helped create. The solar industry that California helped...

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Can California Customers Directly Connect to the Grid Using a PURPA Application Instead of Going Through PG&E or the Local IOU for Net Metering or Net Billing?

Can California Customers Directly Connect to th...

California's major Investor Owner Utilities (IOUs), including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), have comprehensive interconnectivity rules approved by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC). These rules are essential for...

Can California Customers Directly Connect to th...

California's major Investor Owner Utilities (IOUs), including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), have comprehensive interconnectivity rules approved by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC). These rules are essential for...

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How Does the Fixed Charge Bill Structure and Income Graduated Fixed Charge Adopted by the CPUC Impact Customers?

How Does the Fixed Charge Bill Structure and In...

In May 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a fixed charge bill structure that includes income-graduated fixed charges (IGFCs) for default residential electric rates.  The CPUC vote was 4-0...

How Does the Fixed Charge Bill Structure and In...

In May 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a fixed charge bill structure that includes income-graduated fixed charges (IGFCs) for default residential electric rates.  The CPUC vote was 4-0...

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Can a Contractor in California Charge a Homeowner for Materials Stored in Their Warehouse on Behalf of the Homeowner?

Can a Contractor in California Charge a Homeown...

Yes, a contractor in California can bill a homeowner for materials even if the contractor stores the materials in their warehouse on behalf of the homeowner. According to California regulations, if...

Can a Contractor in California Charge a Homeown...

Yes, a contractor in California can bill a homeowner for materials even if the contractor stores the materials in their warehouse on behalf of the homeowner. According to California regulations, if...

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