Commercial Buildings Mandated by The California Energy Commission (CEC) to Add Solar + Storage
Newly constructed commercial buildings in California are now required to add solar and battery storage systems. On January 1, 2023, the California Energy Code instituted the requirement, updating the Building Energy Efficiency Standards for residential and commercial properties, as part of its push to obtain 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2045
NEM-3 “Net Billing” Tariff Revised Proposed Decision (November 2022) – Summary of key issues, What it means for Solar and Storage Economics, How to Model Projects in Energy Toolbase
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released their much anticipated, revised Proposed Decision (PD) on the state’s “NEM-3” successor net metering tariff last week. The newly revised PD establishes a “Net Billing” tariff that introduces an entirely new framework for valuing exported energy.
NEM-3 is Delayed Once Again as the CPUC Asks for Input Prior to Issuing a Final Decision
After a nearly 5-month stretch of silence, there has finally been some development of the heavily followed NEM-3 proceeding. California’s successor net energy metering (NEM) tariff will undoubtedly reduce the value of solar, the questions that remain are by how much and how quickly.
SMUD Net Metering Update – New Mandatory Solar and Storage Rate Cuts the Value of Exports by More Than Half
SMUD implements new solar net energy metering (NEM) rules – New Mandatory Solar and Storage Rate Cuts the Value of Exports by More Than Half
Energy Toolbase’s Summary of the CPUC’s NEM-3 Proposed Decision (PD) – Key Issues to Know
On December 13 th the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued their highly anticipated Proposed Decision (PD) on California’s successor net metering tariff: NEM-3. The PD proposed to radically overhaul the state’s current Net Metering program, most notably by slashing the export compensation rate and basing it on Avoided Cost …
Cover Sheet Requirement for All Residential Solar Contracts in California, starting January 1
Beginning on January 1, 2019 all residential solar contracts in California must present a one-page cover sheet to customers when selling a solar system. AB 1070 passed last year and is in response to complaints from solar customers and in turn will make things simple and understandable to consumers. This …