There you have it. By a 3 to 2 vote, the California PUC revamped the net energy metering policy. NEM 2.0, as its known, will feature a few common sense adaptations including a preset interconnection fee for residential, a time of use factor and adjustment for some societal benefits chargers paid by all consumers. The known benefit of distributed solar will continue in California so that homeowners can save money and other consumers benefit from a more stable energy system. As the CPUC said, the vote means more choice, more control and more responsibility over energy issues.
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Have a great day!
Yann