The 2022 Energy Code encourages efficient electric heat pumps, establishes electric-ready requirements for new homes, expands solar photovoltaic and battery storage standards, strengthens ventilation standards, and more. Buildings whose permit applications are applied for on or after January 1, 2023, must comply with the 2022
READ MOREDecember 15, 2022 -. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today issued a decision that modernizes the Net Energy Metering (NEM) solar tariff to promote grid reliability, incentivizes solar and battery storage, and controls electricity costs for all Californians. The decision has no impact on existing rooftop solar customers
READ MORETotal system electric generation is the sum of all utility-scale, in-state generation, plus net electricity imports. Items of note for 2021: Total generation for California was 277,764 gigawatt-hours (GWh), up 2 percent, or 5,188 GWh, from 2020. Renewable energy generation increased 3.5 percent in 2021, up 3,125 GWh to 93,333 GWh from 90,208
READ MOREThe California Energy Commission (CEC) invites the public to provide comments on its approach to program design for the federal Inflation Reduction Act Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) Program and its application to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for $292 million in funds. To facilitate feedback and recommendations, staff has
READ MOREThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is soon to vote on a proposed decision that is expected to be harmful to the value of rooftop solar for renters in multifamily housing, farms, and schools. The decision would disallow residents of multi-meter properties to consume their own rooftop solar production, even if they own the
READ MORECalifornia rooftop solar policy serves as warning to nation. Four expert panelists shared their views at the recent pv magazine Roundtables US 2023 live event on the California rooftop solar
READ MORECalifornia Solar Consumer Protection Guide Overview & FAQ. Power your home with solar. Check out the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide for the latest solar
READ MOREUpdate Feb. 1, 2024: A group of state lawmakers are introducing legislation to roll back Assembly Bill 205, which mandated income-based utility rates in California. This effort is ongoing. Check back for updates. In April 2023, California''s three investor-owned utilities (IOUs) — PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE — captured national headlines by
READ MOREpv magazine USA conducted an analysis of CAISO generation data and discovered that on April 21, solar electricity actually peaked at more than 123% of total
READ MORECalifornia is over 2/3rds of nation''s solar market and nation''s largest rebate program California supports solar self-generation with four interrelated state
READ MOREThe Solar Equipment Lists are updated three times a month, typically on the 1st, 11th, and 21st of the month, or the first business day thereafter. To view listed equipment or download a copy of the active PV Module, Inverter, Energy Storage System (ESS), Battery, Meter, or Power Control System (PCS) lists please visit the Energy
READ MOREThe Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB) voted 11-3 today to restrict and impede the lawful trade of 80% of California''s licensed solar contractors to continue
READ MORESACRAMENTO – The latest data from the California Energy Commission (CEC) shows that in 2021 more than 37 percent of the state''s electricity came from Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS)-eligible sources such as solar and wind, an increase of 2.7 percent compared to 2020.. When combined with other sources of zero
READ MOREWhen it comes to going green, especially utilizing solar energy, California leads the nation. Our solar industry is booming. It''s never been easier or more affordable to go solar. If you''re considering installing a residential solar energy system, there''s important information you need to consider so you can be "Solar Smart.".
READ MOREWhen it comes to going green, especially utilizing solar energy, California leads the nation. Our solar industry is booming. It''s never been easier or more affordable to go solar. If
READ MORE1 · Wisconsin alone added 1,407 MW of capacity during that window, which helped solar boost its electricity generation share from 0.36% in 2020 to 2.35% last year. US
READ MORECalifornia Solar Initiative (CSI) The California Solar Initiative (CSI) General Market Program closed on December 31, 2016. While California continues its commitment to supporting clean, renewable energy such as solar, market transformation marked by significant drops in equipment prices indicate that direct incentives are no longer necessary.
READ MOREIn-state hydroelectric generation increased by 21 percent (3,045 GWh) to 17,612 GWh in 2022, accounting for 8.7 percent of in-state generation compared to 7.5 percent in 2021.
READ MORESolar systems under NEM 3.0 billing will earn, on average, 75% less for the excess electricity they push onto the grid. Under NEM 3.0, the payback period for solar and battery storage systems will be roughly equal to the payback period of solar-only systems. Compare solar and battery quotes from trusted local installers.
READ MOREInstead, it reduces the amount of money you owe in taxes as a credit. There is no maximum to the amount you can claim and it can be applied to most installation costs for a solar PV system. The 30
READ MORESolar supplies more than 20 percent of California''s electricity today, but it must play a bigger role if the state is to reach climate and energy goals. Get involved in political
READ MORESolar energy in California falls into two categories: solar thermal and solar photovoltaic. The California Energy Commission licenses solar thermal plants above 50 megawatts and promotes solar photovoltaic installation
READ MOREThe Energy Commission''s reporting hub for California cities and counties to annually provide data about online, automated solar permitting. As a reminder, non-exempt jurisdictions required by Senate Bill 379 to comply by September 30, 2023, are expected to report their 2023 data no later than June 30, 2024. Other jurisdictions that
READ MOREUnderstanding the California Solar Mandate. The California solar mandate is a building code that requires newly constructed homes to include a solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical source. In effect since January 1, 2020, this building code makes solar power mandatory for all new residential builds up to three stories high.
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READ MOREThe Solar Energy Generating System (SEGS) III-VII project located near Kramer Junction, California, about 30 miles west of Barstow, in San Bernardino County, California. The site occupies approximately 1,000 acres (170 acres for each of the five units) and is developed on generally level desert terrain within Kramer Basin at an elevation of 2,450 feet. It is
READ MOREThe California Energy Commission is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future for all. As the state''s primary energy policy and planning agency, the Energy Commission is committed to reducing
READ MOREThis California Solar Initiative (CSI) Program Handbook is designed to describe the requirements for receiving funding for the installation and operation of solar photovoltaic
READ MOREMany solar companies also offer up to a $2,000 cash rebate for making the switch to solar. Rebates and incentives may vary. Speak to your dealer for more details. The Clean Energy Network can pair you with a qualified, local solar engineer who can guide you to maximizing the financial incentives available for your home if you qualify. To see if
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