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Bay Area Solar Power Owners Could See More Cuts To Incentives

Severin Borenstein, faculty director of the Haas Energy Institute, explained why the cost shift is hurting low-income people the most.

(CBS Bay Area)

April 15, 2025

A controversial proposal is being floated in Sacramento that would, once again, change the rate that owners of rooftop solar are compensated for the excess energy they produce.

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In October, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order directing the state to figure out ways to lower people's electric bills. The Public Utilities Commission has come up with a list of suggestions and it has early adopters of solar power fighting mad.

In its response to the governor's order, the Public Utilities Commission identified owners of rooftop solar as one of the causes of higher energy bills for the average resident.

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