California, once a leader in solar panel adoption, hit a roadblock with the introduction of a new Net Metering policy at exactly this time in 2023. Because of that, the California solar market has changed significantly over the last year: - 69% of installers report lower sales - The average installer has laid off at least 5 workers - 76% of companies are concerned about their ability to meet their cashflow California Solar & Storage Association CEO states: “Solar companies are working harder than ever to stay afloat, but our market has been set back 10 years, and the state continues to throw up obstacle after obstacle to the adoption of solar and storage. It’s like a Bizzaro World out here.” One thing remains true, though: The high cost of electricity in California will keep solar as a viable option for homeowners, even if they will not be getting paid for their excess energy. But that is where batteries can shine. Scroll to page 14 in our report to dig deeper. https://lnkd.in/exEvgtgU
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For my friends in IN and KY, be very suspicious of anyone knocking on your door and trying to sell you on installing rooftop solar. It's not that you absolutely shouldn't do it, but you should be aware that laws passed in recent years in these states have made them THE WORST, in terms of how long it will take you to break even (through lower energy bills) on your upfront costs. For those who want to "be green", but cannot afford a rooftop solar system, most utilities now offer Green Power programs where you can elect to pay as little as an extra buck or two a month to ensure that your utility is purchasing your power from clean energy sources. https://lnkd.in/g5bynw7j
Indiana ranked worst state for rooftop solar. Here's why fewer Hoosiers have it
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Indiana ranks as the worst state in the US for going solar, scoring only 15.88 points out of 100, according to a new report. TERRIBLE!!! The study used various factors such as electricity costs, installation costs, potential solar energy, existing solar capacity, and solar policies to grade each state. One of the major reasons for Indiana's low ranking is the loss of their net metering program, which encouraged installation of solar systems by issuing credits for excess energy created. Unfortunately, net metering is being phased out in some states under pressure from utility companies (yes, I'm talking about you CenterPoint Energy) that don't want to pay homeowners for the excess electricity they generate on their rooftops. You can read the full article in The Indianapolis Star. #netmetering #cleanenergyrevolution #nxtgen Stacy Milheiser Casey Cotton Mercedes Enrique MBA, F.SAME Bill Harrington Kim Ottilie Cory Miller Mel Raines Gilbert Michaud, PhD NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions
Indiana ranked worst state for rooftop solar. Here's why fewer Hoosiers have it
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✔️ The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed a new monthly fixed charge of $24.15 on customers of key utilities. ✔️ This fixed charge varies based on income levels, with the lowest income bracket eligible for a 75% discount. ✔️ The proposal has raised concerns among the solar community, though CPUC maintains it won't significantly alter solar economics. Discover how the latest changes in Californian energy markets could impact your solar expeditions and why the new billing structure proposed by the CPUC has got solar enthusiasts talking. The proposal introduces a $24.15 monthly fixed charge for key utility customers, regardless of energy use, intended to separate the cost of energy use and grid maintenance. Lower-income customers are up for some relief, with substantial discounts for those in the lowest income bracket. But it’s not all sunny for solar proponents. A higher fixed fee and lower volumes may mean less monthly savings for those with solar panel setups. Yet CPUC counters this, stating that the solar economics will stay largely the same, with payback periods for solar setups still under five years. Critics, though, raise eyebrows at an uncapped fixed charge that could allow unchecked fee rises. As these changes unfold, approach this as an opportunity to innovate and optimize solar solutions. For more information on selling solar virtually across the USA visit www.tstpros.com 🌞🔋🌎
Unveiling California’s New $24 Electricity Bill: What You Need to Know
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Remove the government subsidies, and solar and wind "renewable energy" are no longer economically viable. It really *is* that simple. ============================= "The solar industry is in trouble as California and other states have slashed their credit for net metering - a policy that credits excess energy from rooftop solar systems supplied to the grid. Since the net metering policy is regressive with non-rooftop solar homeowners subsidizing rooftop solar homeowners, the reduction in credit was a needed improvement. But, now, solar companies are hurting due to lower sales as soaring costs and high interest rates are also affecting purchases. ●》Solar companies are forced to scale back, laying off employees, as the market cannot survive without the government’s intervention. ●》The rooftop solar business remains dependent on government policy, despite decades of subsidization and long after the industry’s backers hoped the industry could thrive on economics alone. For now, more job cuts look likely." https://lnkd.in/gX6SQKvq
Net Metering Karma Strikes California Solar Industry
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✔️ The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed a new monthly fixed charge of $24.15 on customers of key utilities. ✔️ This fixed charge varies based on income levels, with the lowest income bracket eligible for a 75% discount. ✔️ The proposal has raised concerns among the solar community, though CPUC maintains it won't significantly alter solar economics. Discover how the latest changes in Californian energy markets could impact your solar expeditions and why the new billing structure proposed by the CPUC has got solar enthusiasts talking. The proposal introduces a $24.15 monthly fixed charge for key utility customers, regardless of energy use, intended to separate the cost of energy use and grid maintenance. Lower-income customers are up for some relief, with substantial discounts for those in the lowest income bracket. But it’s not all sunny for solar proponents. A higher fixed fee and lower volumes may mean less monthly savings for those with solar panel setups. Yet CPUC counters this, stating that the solar economics will stay largely the same, with payback periods for solar setups still under five years. Critics, though, raise eyebrows at an uncapped fixed charge that could allow unchecked fee rises. As these changes unfold, approach this as an opportunity to innovate and optimize solar solutions. For more information on selling solar virtually across the USA visit www.tstpros.com 🌞🔋🌎
Unveiling California’s New $24 Electricity Bill: What You Need to Know
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A year after California's net metering policy (NEM 3.0) slashed compensation for excess solar energy by 75%, the state's solar panel installations have plummeted while battery installations have surged. This shift has dramatically altered California's renewable energy landscape. NEM 3.0, which took effect in April 2023, led to a rush of installations before the deadline, followed by a steep decline. Carina Brockl, CRO at Aurora Solar, noted the unexpected magnitude of this drop. Despite the downturn, solar batteries are on the rise, offering homeowners better energy usage and resilience. Vincent Ambrose of FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. reported a 90-100% battery attachment rate since NEM 3.0 began. Legal challenges against NEM 3.0 are ongoing, and solar advocates remain hopeful for legislative adjustments. 🌞 #renewableenergy #solarpower #sustainability #california #netmetering #cleanenergy #solarenergy #batterystorage
How a Policy Change Disrupted California's Solar Panel Market
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How to avoid solar scams that overpromise, underdeliver - Energy Trust Blog
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California has been America’s top solar market for over a decade, installing more solar capacity than any state every year until Texas took over in 2021. While California reclaimed the number one ranking in 2022 and installations look strong in 2023, the shift in 2021 may be a preview of what is to come. In late 2022, after years of debate, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved a new way to compensate rooftop solar customers for the excess energy they generate. This decision moves the state from retail rate “net metering” to a new “net billing” structure that cuts the value of rooftop solar credits by about 75%. Rooftop solar installation forecasts in California have since cratered. According to forecasts from Wood Mackenzie, California’s residential solar market will see a 40% decline in 2024, and the state’s commercial rooftop sector will decline by 25% from 2024 to 2025. After decades of California leading annual solar installations in the United States, Texas will take the top spot again in 2024-2028. The question now is simple. How does California’s rooftop solar and storage industry adapt and thrive in this new policy reality, and what does the future hold? https://lnkd.in/gh6yMy4B #california #regulators #stopping #killing #california #solarstorage #solarindustry #storagesolutions #solarenergy #cleanenergy #netmetering
There's Still Time for California Regulators to Stop Killing the California Solar & Storage Industry - CleanTechnica
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California did the right thing by adjusting the incentive for residential solar energy. Although it’s counterintuitive, adding rooftop solar that is fed to the grid actually raises the cost of electricity. California residents still have the ability to earn credits for excess solar. The price paid to the homeowner simply fell to wholesale rates. That is a reasonable approach. For a deeper dive into the relationship between residential solar and electric rates, I highly recommend the book "Shorting the Grid" by Meredith Angwin. #ANDnotOR https://lnkd.in/eHxyxAaE
California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say
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