Regulatory Trend: Rooftop Solar Bumps Against Net Metering Rules.

California Public Utilities Commission is considering rules about incentives for roof top solar ability to sell electricty back to the grid under net metering rules.

Why the new regulatory framework for rooftop solar? The grid operators say the cost of operating the grid is high and want to pay less for the electricity generated from rooftop solar.

What’s the policy goal in California? Generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Why would it matter if grid operators paid less for rooftop solar? It would increase cost to the customer and disincentivize the addition of more rooftop solar.