California public utilities commission energy division. The cpuc will be issuing a proposed decision on this report. Sgip provides rebates for qualifying distributed energy systems installed on the customers side of the utility meter. In one of the most anticipated decisions in recent memory, the california public utilities commission cpuc on january 28, 2016, by a 32 vote, approved a decision. In a close 32 vote on thursday, the california public utilities commission cpuc issued its longawaited final decision on. The california energy commission held a hearing on wednesday, november, to discuss the sacramento municipal utility district smuds solarshares proposal. The california solar initiative csi is overseen by the california public. The cpuc has now developed a proposed framework for implementing the law. Under ab 2514, the cpuc was required to open a proceeding to consider developing energy storage procurement targets for california utilities to integrate gridscale storage into the states electrical power system if determined to be viable and costeffective. They welcome stakeholder comments, suggestions, and information. This is very encouraging news for californians and others across the country who are fighting to maintain solar choice against utility opposi.
Includes all renewable and environmental attributes. Jun 15, 2016 cpuc approves extra demand response in wake of aliso canyon gas leak. The puc does not regulate the generation of electricity or energy but other agencies such as the department of environmental protection dep will likely require some permitting. A certificate of proof, issued through the western renewable generation information system, associated with eligible renewable resources interconnected to the western electricity coordinating council wecc. Cpuc on the verge of major decision about solars net metering advocates say solars civil rights policy is under attack, and utilities say it is unfair to ratepayers. California energy commission defers decision on smud. The 1,700 rancho mirage ratepayers with solar panels, meanwhile, will. We recommended that the cpuc adopt the community choice aggregator cca proposal or a. The cpuc is a government agency that oversees the solar programs of privatelyowned electric utilities. Californias rule 21 decision comes with big wins for. California supercharges battery incentive for wildfire.
Clean energy advocates feared the worst, but they had reason to celebrate tuesday. Cpuc rejects net metering rate increases solar, wind, ev. Cpuc adopts solarfriendly rate for commercial, industrial. Solarcity statement on california public utilities commission. The california public utilities commission cpuc or puc is a regulatory agency that.
Modern economies cannot function without electricity, and production of electric power affects citizens in many ways, including climate change. To learn more, contact your regional dep office and speak with your local municipal officials. We plan to follow the publication of this white paper with a public workshop to hear comments and responses from the players who are driving this transformation of our electricity supply. Overview of the cpucs california solar initiative and dg. The proposed decision could be voted on by the cpuc as early as next month. Despite a community solar law being on the books for five years, not a. In a 32 vote, the commission chose to keep californias solar incentives mostly in place.
Before the cpuc s january 31, 2019 decision, dccoupled solar plusstorage projects installed behindthemeter could not be interconnected under nem. Bartz has exhausted due process in this appeal effort at the cpuc. The solar energy industries association seia and colorado solar energy industries association coseia recently applauded a decision by the colorado public utilities commission cpuc to increase the 20 capacity of xcel energys popular solarrewards program for smallsized solar installations throughout the state. Cpuc approves 150mw concentrating solar power project in.
As a woman and a mother who is deeply concerned about climate change, a decision by the california public utilities commission cpuc a few weeks ago enabled me to take a break from my feelings of dread. Declines petitioners request that the commission adopt specific language for a deed restriction. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of. Aalborg csps order concentrated solar power book abounds again. Public utilities commission the energy section is responsible for supporting the mission of the commission to assure the availability of safe, reliable, adequate and efficient electric, gas, steam and. The decision builds on many of the program successes and lessons learned from the multifamily affordable solar housing mash program. Aug 25, 2017 in the titanic clash over californias timeofuse tou rates, the scoreboard now reads utilities 1, solar advocates, 0. For rooftop solar in california, one cpuc decision could. Cpuc net metering decision is good news for clean energy. A proposed decision by cpuc administrative law judge anne e.
The project will use a concentrated solar power csp design with molten salt. Sunset unfair solar subsidies orange county register. California public utilities commission, with the help of our partners at the california energy commission and the california independent system operator. Jan 14, 2015 colorado cpuc says no to distributed, community solar. Search by type of document cpuc voting meeting agenda.
Cpuc approves extra demand response in wake of aliso canyon. In addition, this decision approves a 2 mw pv pilot project. They are moving to customersited resources like rooftop solar and energy efficiency. The governor criticizes his own appointees to the public utilities commission for preserving incentives for solar. Cpuc definition of a rec a rec for compliance with the californias rps is. California solar consumer protection guide california public utilities. Todays longawaited, unanimous rule 21 decision by the california public utilities commission cpuc comes with some very important wins for the energy customer who is interested in investing in. Documents produced only by the cpuc or administrative law judges in the last 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Colorado cpuc says no to distributed, community solar. California utilities push cpuc to vacate or modify net. Closing diablo canyon nuclear power plant, 20092018. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of mandamus vs. The california public utilities commission cpuc created this guide to provide information to homeowners interested in solar at their residence.
He is founder and president of abc solar incorporated founded in 2000. The solarshares program could be used by california builders and developers as a compliance alternative to the onsite pv required by the new title 24 mandate of solar. Solar providers submitting applications to interconnect residential solar. Simon, according to a cpuc press release, established a nem successor program that would make some adjustments to align the costs of.
According to cpuc resolution, cost recovery for the amended ppa has. Bradley bartz, founder of abc solar incorporated, is seeking to file a writ of mandamus request to the california courts of appeal to order the california public utilities commission cpuc to order southern california edison sce to produce discovery requested via a process at the cpuc that will generate admissible evidence. Cpuc decides on solar farms and nuclear power plants brightsource energys solar farms get approved and the san onofre nuclear facility gets investigated. This book has case files, decisions, rules, laws and arguments to be presented to the. San francisco california solar energy advocates today praised a proposed decision by the california public utilities commission puc that, if approved, will likely boost renewable energy use by homeowners, businesses, and commercial uses and lower energy costs for both solar and non solar. For rooftop solar, one decision could change everything.
The california public utilities commission cpuc recently ruled to protect all existing solar, biogas and wind customers under their current netenergy metering nem contracts for a 20year grandfathering period. In order to conform to state law, the cpuc then worked with parties to issue a proposed decision on sb. The citys decision to launch a community choice energy program. In february, the california public utilities commission cpuc approved a decision that will allow customers with energy storage systems to receive credits for storage energy that is sent back to the grid, as long as the storage system charges entirely from solar. The gtsr program is designed to allow customers to receive 50% 100% of their electricity demand from solar generation. As the customer choice movement expands, californias energy. It has become a battleground over nem for investorowned utilities ious and solar. Coming california puc decisions may tell the future of. To expand clean energy access to all californians, its time to. Following is a statement by abigail ross hopper, president and ceo of the solar energy industries association on the california public utility commissions decision today to increase opportunities for lowincome households to go solar. Senate bill 83 also directs the california public utilities commission cpuc to consult with the california air resources board and california department of food and agriculture.
Upset over puc s solar decision, lepage wishes regulators would resign. California rules for solar energy systems book available on amazon and free online at. Washington, dc in a decision applauded by the solar energy industries association seia, the california public utilities commission cpuc today approved a solar friendly rate for. Jan 28, 2016 in a close 32 vote on thursday, the california public utilities commission cpuc issued its longawaited final decision on the states successor netmetering program, often referred to as nem 2. Cpuc net metering decision is good news for clean energy law360. Dec 15, 2015 the california public utilities commission issued a strong proposed decision today that, if adopted, would uphold net metering in california for future solar customers.
The california public utilities commission cpuc issued a proposed decision on tuesday to preserve retail rate net metering for distributed solar systems in the state while imposing. This green book is intended to follow the cpucs 1993 yellow and. The decision may be a temporary victory for the distributed solar industry as legal challenges and further cpuc proceedings loom. Cpuc on the verge of major decision about solars net. By rob nikolewski, the san diego uniontribune san diego gas and electric and two other major california utilities monday filed applications urging the california public utilities commission to hold a rehearing to vacate or make modifications to its decision keeping retail rate net metering in place until 2019. California public utilities commissions cpuc decision to preserve net metering, a critical solar policy that gives the states energy consumers the opportunity to generate their own energy with solar power. Vote solar, cpuc net metering decision keeps leading on rooftop solar and customer choice jan. Solar energy system disclosure document be for the. Production of electricity requires investments that easily reach billions of dollars, and streams of investment capital must be perpetual to procure fuel, build and maintain plants, and transmit electricity to customers. California regulators see signs of a new energy crisis can they. Solar energy system disclosure document this disclosure shall be printed on the front page or cover page of every solar energy contract for the installation of a solar energy system on a residential building. To access the california solar consumer protection guide, please visit this page.
California is revamping its solar incentives, sparking an intense political battle. The california public utilities commission cpuc prohibits discrimination in employment, its regulatory programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of mandamus. Public utilities commission of the state of california. Advocates for home solar projects slam decision by outofcontrol puc. Cpuc decision opens up energy efficiency measures to more. Advocacy at the california public utilities commission cpuc.
Search for documents california public utilities commission. Draft green book may 2018 i california public utilities commission. The cpuc decision also directs loadserving entities in caisos balancing authority area to procure 3,300 mw of new ra resources, on an allsource basis. Because the california public utilities commission modified the. Sharp shift stiffs solar as cpuc approves later tou peak time. Thursday, jun 21, 2018 seia commends cpuc decision to bolster lowincome solar access.
Net energy metering nem for information on the california public utilities commissions cpuc open nem successor tariff rulemaking r. In key solar decision, california rejects utility plans. How automation is changing the solar interconnection process in. Colorado just gave this renewable energy stock a boost. Upset over pucs solar decision, lepage wishes regulators. Californias utilities applied for permission to increase rates on net metering, in todays preliminary ruling cpuc rejects net metering rate increases. This draft paper was prepared by california public utilities commission cpuc staff. Net energy metering nem for information on the california public utilities commission s cpuc open nem successor tariff rulemaking r. Cpuc decision provides key safeguards for california solar. Bradley bartz is a serial delegator used to be serial entrepreneur.
Sep 28, 2015 for rooftop solar, one decision could change everything. The colorado public utilities commission, in a decision reminiscent of the mythological zeuss thunderbolt, said no to xcel energys proposal to use its solar connect program to establish community solar projects. Modifies decision 1501027 to remove the finding that documents required by section 2852 be recorded at least 180 days prior to the date of a multifamily affordable solar housing application. The cpucs selfgeneration incentive program sgip provides incentives to support existing, new, and emerging distributed energy resources. Nem paired storage is now in effect for all of the three main california investorowned utilities ious. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The california public utilities commission cpuc presents the california solar consumer protection guide. Although the cpuc currently considers bill impacts in our individual decisions such as general rate cases we do not assess the cumulative effects on consumers ability to pay, writes. Colorado just gave this renewable energy stock a boost xcel energy just cleared its biggest hurdle for plans to get 45% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2027. Decision 0810036 october 16, 2008 before the public utilities commission of the state of california order instituting rulemaking regarding policies, procedures and rules for the california solar initiative, the selfgeneration incentive program and other distributed generation issues.
Draft green book may 2018 i california public utilities. In a change of policy, cpucs decision determined that care funds to be used for the green tariff shared renewables program. A fight over the future of net energy metering nem in california is expected to be decided in a may 24 california public utilities commission cpuc decision on the arcane question of how to define the nem cap. California public utilities commission expands solar net. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of mandamus vs cpuc. Background on december 5, 2016, california public utilities commission commission or cpuc issued d. The sip is authorized by the california public utilities commission and is subject to changes made by liberty utilities and the california public utilities commission. The solar on multifamily affordable housing somah program. Advocates for home solar projects slam decision by outof. Lepage, the commission decides new rules reducing compensation for rooftopgenerated power will take. California regulators propose to keep retail rate net.
Solar incentive program sip as part of our commitment to renewable energy, liberty utilities sip supports the development of solar distributed generation systems for residential, small business and. The california solar initiative csi is overseen by the california public utilities commission cpuc and provides incentives for solar system installations to customers of the states. Net energy metering california public utilities commission. Cpuc on the verge of major decision about solar s net metering advocates say solar s civil rights policy is under attack, and utilities say it is unfair to ratepayers. Sharp shift stiffs solar as cpuc approves later tou peak. California public utilities commission proposes targets. Overview of the cpuc s california solar initiative and dg programs.
This book has case files, decisions, rules, laws and arguments to be presented to the neutral decision. Cpuc decides on solar farms and nuclear power plants. Draft decision upholds net metering for california vote solar. California public utilities commission proposes targets for.
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