The California Public Utilities Commission gathers to vote this week to consider sweeping change to the state net energy metering rules. That’s the system that subsidizes rooftop solar systems. KPBSErik explains ⤵️
Regulators hope that higher rates during peak usage periods — between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. — convince customers to add batteries to their solar-only systems or to consider pairing solar and batteries for new installations.
That virtual power plant would keep California from having to fire up polluting natural gas plants as the sun sets on solar panels.The proposed decision says a solar and battery system could save customers an average of $136 a month, allowing them to recoup the cost of installing the system in nine years.
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