The utility monopolies want to maintain control by eliminating competition from small solar systems owned by private citizens. For 400 years the process is one of having those in power making the rules to privatize the public commons (in this case power from the sun and wind). The California PUC is controlled or captive with regard to the utilities it is supposed to regulate but never has.
What has been surprising and disappointing is how the somewhat progressive Governor Newsom has allowed the NEM 3.0 and monthly charge to go into effect when the net result will be less solar power available to the grid. A homeowner can install a solar power system in a matter of months and no new transmission capacity is needed. The massive solar and wind farms take years to get into operation and new transmission lines (and sources for wildfires along their paths) which is of no concern to the people who own and operate the utility companies.
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From what I've gathered. I'm pretty sure they are voting on this in a few days and some form of it will most likely go into affect in 2026. Likely their will be constitutional challenges in court against it.Leave a comment:
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California's New TOU rates based on Income and CA Solar future
What does everyone think about this?
Seems pretty messed up for those that have invested in renewable energy. They will start charging us a monthly flat rate based on income that we cannot offset with our solar production. Seems pretty slimy the way they get everyone to buy into solar and then just to up and change the game.
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