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The Article.....
Gavin Newsom makes further moves to make living in California even harder by taxing solar he convinced people to get.
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration, through the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), is proposing to break existing solar contracts, slash solar credits, and potentially impose a new "solar tax" on homeowners who installed solar panels before April 2023, aiming to address rising electricity costs.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
The Proposal:
The CPUC, at the request of Governor Newsom, is proposing changes to the Net Energy Metering (NEM1 and NEM2) agreements, which guarantee homeowners a certain level of compensation for excess energy sent back to the grid.
Impact on Solar Customers:
These changes would affect nearly two million solar customers who installed panels before April 2023, potentially reducing their solar credits and introducing a new "solar tax".
Justification:
The CPUC argues that these changes are necessary to address rising electricity costs and ensure that all customers are paying their fair share of grid maintenance costs.
Concerns:
Critics argue that the proposal undermines the financial benefits homeowners relied on when investing in solar and raises concerns about fairness and consumer trust.
Background:
The CPUC's proposal comes in response to Governor Newsom's request for the agency to find ways to reduce electricity costs statewide.
Future Action:
The CPUC is expected to have a representative testify at a hearing on utility affordability scheduled in the state senate.
Pushback:
Some politicians are pushing back against the proposal, arguing that rooftop solar users saved all ratepayers $1.49 billion in 2024 alone.
Newsom Administration proposes to break two million solar contracts
Mar 7, 2025 — Red Alert: Newsom Administration proposes to break two million solar contracts. ... Governor Newsom's CPUC has proposed to break the state's contract...
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