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The Solar Battle: How utilities are undercutting 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 Solar Public Works Law: What AB 2143 means for commercial solar projects

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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Connecting Directly Under PURPA? Can California customers skip net metering with their utility?

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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California's Income-Graduated Fixed Charge: How the CPUC's new bill structure affects 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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Charging for Stored Materials: Can California contractors bill homeowners for warehoused equipment?

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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New Treasury and IRS Guidance: How it could supercharge U.S. clean energy manufacturing

Powering the Future: Treasury and IRS New Guida...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), recently issued additional guidance aimed at bolstering American clean energy manufacturing. This move is a significant step...

Powering the Future: Treasury and IRS New Guida...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), recently issued additional guidance aimed at bolstering American clean energy manufacturing. This move is a significant step...

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