In California, the 20-year contract terms that apply to legacy net-metering programs were set into law in 2013. Then-Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, warned in his signing letter to that legislation that ...

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The California State Assembly’s Utilities and Energy Committee has voted 10-4 to pass an amended version of Assembly Bill 942, which seeks to cut compensation rates for existing rooftop solar ...

California is the nation’s leading solar producer, and roughly 29% of its electricity consumption is solar generated. In fact, solar energy is California’s largest source of renewable electricity ...

Net metering is a way to make solar more affordable, but the benefits vary by state. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

The California Supreme Court today sided with environmental groups in a case seen as pivotal for the proliferation of rooftop solar power in California. In a unanimous vote, justices told a lower ...

For years, California has pushed its residents to install solar panels on their homes with generous payments and tax breaks to boost the spread of the environmentally friendly tech. Hundreds of ...