California members of Congress urge regulators to protect rooftop solar program

Two dozen members of California's congressional delegation urged state regulators this week to protect the compensation program for rooftop solar owners who send power to the electric grid.

In a Dec. 2 letter, the Congress members urged the California Public Utilities Commission to continue the state's "net metering" program, a benefit given to rooftop solar owners in exchange for sending the power they produce to the electric grid...

Regulators should hold line on net metering

The Desert Sun Editorial Board - California is a golden example for the nation and the world when it comes to its commitment to renewable energy.

Gov. Jerry Brown last month signed SB 350, which requires the state to get 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 – just 15 years from now...

Monopoly status gives utilities unfair advantage over rooftop

Merced Sun-Star Editorial - How can it be that the Turlock Irrigation District was able to enact policy and rates that make solar installation a losing proposition for the consumer? It seems the California Public Utilities Commission and state regulators should be protecting consumers from “monopoly” practices. In most cases, the consumer’s location dictates the source of commercial electrical power available. TID has, in essence, used its status as sole provider to shut down the competition from rooftop solar.