In a unanimous decision last month, the cpuc voted to nearly double. Authorizes the disclosure of records concerning the california public utilities commissions safety and enforcement division investigation of a muni lrv incident which occurred on october 11, 2014 and all incidents between intersection of 19th avenue and junipero serra boulevard, in san francisco, california, once the investigations are complete. Cpuc on the verge of major decision about solars net metering advocates say solars civil rights policy is under attack, and utilities say it is unfair to ratepayers. As per the decision, the utilities are required to submit proposals for their. Sharp shift stiffs solar as cpuc approves later tou peak time. Sce took all its allotted time to announce this denial, so first efforts to appeal start 30 days later in september of 2017. Bittersweet victory for solar industry after cpucs net.
The cpuc decisions on mash and sash did not explicitly adopt a 95 mw per. Bradley bartz is a serial delegator used to be serial entrepreneur. Doe cpuc forum first held on march 1 st and 2 nd, 2011 latest meeting february th and 14, 20. Modifies decision 1501027 to remove the finding that documents required by section 2852 be recorded at least 180 days prior to the date of a multifamily affordable solar housing application. This is very encouraging news for californians and others across the country who are fighting to maintain solar choice against utility opposi. This green book is intended to follow the cpucs 1993 yellow and blue books, which planned the states 1990s shift to a competitive market.
The cpuc is a government agency that oversees the solar programs of privatelyowned electric utilities. Today, the solar energy industries association seia and vote solar filed testimony with the california public utilities commission on southern california edisons grid modernization proposal and issued the following statements. 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. Jan 14, 2015 colorado cpuc says no to distributed, community solar. The cpuc approval is the last hurdle in beginning the program, which. Declines petitioners request that the commission adopt specific language for a deed restriction. Cpuc is the agency that developed the net metering successor tariff and is requiring the ious to offer it to future solar customers, the agency is an appropriate entity to require solar companies to make the solar contracting process as transparent as possible for those customers who make use of the net metering successor tariff. California regulators see signs of a new energy crisis. California public utilities commission energy division.
Search for documents california public utilities commission. Vorhis on january 28, 2016, the california public utilities commission cpuc voted in a 32 decision to approve a new tariff that preserves net energy metering successor tariff. E and southern california edisons sce service territories. May 18, 2018 this green book is intended to follow the cpucs 1993 yellow and blue books, which planned the states 1990s shift to a competitive market. And while there are still variables that are unknown, palomar solar wants to help homeowners understand what we, in fact, do know and what your. In key solar decision, california rejects utility plans. Cpuc gives green light to new san diego energy storage. All cpuc documents issued after june 2000 are available online. Cpuc on the verge of major decision about solars net. Cpuc decides on solar farms and nuclear power plants. How automation is changing the solar interconnection process in. Rulemaking 1512012 filed december 17, 2015 petition for modification of decision 17. Kenney effective november 1, 2017 vice president, regulatory affairs resolution behindthemeter solar tou period grandfathering eligibility.
The combination of rooftop solar and the option to add energy. Cpuc passes energy storage mandate energy storage forum. Aug 31, 2019 the california energy commission makes data sets available containing all data for the nowclosed emerging renewables program, which provided incentives statewide for a variety of renewable distributed generation technologies. Draft decision upholds net metering for california vote solar. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of.
Cpuc net metering decision is good news for clean energy. The california public utilities commission cpuc created this guide to provide information to homeowners interested in solar at their residence. Colorado cpuc says no to distributed, community solar. The cpuc will be issuing a proposed decision on this report. May 29, 2012 bittersweet victory for solar industry after cpucs net metering decision. Vote solar, cpuc net metering decision keeps leading on rooftop solar and customer choice jan. Bloomberg reported a surge in the stock of solar companies after the commissions decision. Two recent developments suggest that we are about to see dramatic growth in this vital market sector. In a prior boost for solar, the california public utilities commission cpuc. Todays decision fails to recognize what consumer advocates and the utilities have already confirmed. California solar initiative california public utilities commission. Decision 154 expands the eligibility requirements of the csi thermal. Doe cpuc forum first held on march 1 st and 2 nd, 2011 latest meeting february th and 14, 20 kevin lynn.
Cpuc on the verge of major decision about solar s net metering advocates say solar s civil rights policy is under attack, and utilities say it is unfair to ratepayers. Advocacy at the california public utilities commission cpuc. In retaining net metering, the successor tariff will. Public utilities commission of the state of california. The cpuc decisions will likely determine how much that. Aug 25, 2017 in the titanic clash over californias timeofuse tou rates, the scoreboard now reads utilities 1, solar advocates, 0. In addition, this decision approves a 2 mw pv pilot project. With the increasing number of community choice aggregators cca in california, the california public utilities commission cpuc opened proceeding r. In order to conform to state law, the cpuc then worked with parties to issue a proposed decision on sb 1s impacts to the california solar initiative program for public comment. The california public utilities commission cpuc has passed a. All published documents in the last 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Dec 15, 2015 in key solar decision, california rejects utility plans sammy roth, the desert sun published 11.
Cpuc net metering decision is good news for clean energy law360. By allowing care funds to be used for gtsr, cpuc is offering a way for the lowincome community to. California solar initiative california public utilities. Overview of the cpucs california solar initiative and dg. New cpuc tariff preserves most benefits for rooftop solar by michael s. The california solar initiative csi general market program closed on. The minnesota public utilities commission puc regulates three cornerstone service industries in minnesotas economy, i. In a change of policy, cpucs decision determined that care funds to be used for the green tariff shared renewables program. Home page public utilities commission public utilities. You can also find staff reports, press releases, environmental impact reports, and many other documents produced by the cpuc. The minnesota public utilities commissions mission is to create and maintain a regulatory environment that ensures safe, adequate and efficient utility services at fair, reasonable rates consistent with state telecommunications and energy policies.
The mash program will provide solar incentives to qualifying affordable housing developments, as defined in state law. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of mandamus vs. A certificate of proof, issued through the western renewable generation information system, associated with eligible renewable resources interconnected to the western electricity coordinating council wecc. The bulletin and tip sheet was created by the solar consumer protection government taskforce, a partnership of cslb, the california public utilities commission, the department of business oversight, and the fresno county district attorneys office. You can search for documents by time period, document type, or text. In addition, the cpuc regulates common carriers, including household goods movers, passenger transportation companies such as limousine services, and rail.
The cpuc rulemaking 0603004 has been addressing if and how output from renewable distributed generation may be counted towards a retail sellers rps obligations. Aug 09, 2018 with the increasing number of community choice aggregators cca in california, the california public utilities commission cpuc opened proceeding r. On january 19 th, 2017 the california public utilities commission cpuc gave their proposed decision on tou and grandfathering with the utility. Managing director, state regulatory operations november 21, 2019 advice 4111e u 338e public utilities commission of the state of california energy division southern california edison companys modification to preliminary statement part i, charge ready program balancing account, pursuant to decision 1911017 subject. Bittersweet victory for solar industry after cpucs net metering decision. In addition to the cpucs csi program, senate bill 12006 envisioned that the state of. Cpuc definition of a rec a rec for compliance with the californias rps is. Advice 3909g 2 november 14, 2017 the request to the internal revenue service. In the titanic clash over californias timeofuse tou rates, the scoreboard now reads utilities 1, solar advocates, 0. In a 32 vote, the commission chose to keep californias solar incentives mostly in place. Classifieds expert witness search video book center cle center. Cpuc issues the 2018 the 2018 sgip advanced energy storage impact evaluation.
Cpuc is weighing sces grid plan which is part of its general rate case proposal filed last fall. He is founder and president of abc solar incorporated founded in 2000. January 28, 2016 san diego by a 32 vote, the california public utilities commission today voted to retain net energy metering that. Cpuc decision opens up energy efficiency measures to more. Apr 28, 2020 advocacy at the california public utilities commission cpuc ceerts regulatory counsel sara steck myers and associate regulatory attorney megan myers act as advocates and intervenors before the cpuc and other regulatory agencies to ensure fairly pricing for clean power, improve renewable energy procurement planning, and strengthen implementation of the states renewable portfolio. Rules for solar energy systems book available on amazon and free online at. Cpuc program for alternative energy contracts preempted by more. This is very encouraging news for californians and others across the country who are fighting to maintain solar choice against utility opposition. Cpuc issues decision 2002039 correcting errors in decision d. Whats new this january 2017 version of the handbook includes modifications offered in decision 1612055, which granted the august 23, 2016 motion of the california solar initiative program administrators requesting approval of program closure date for the california solar initiative. The california public utilities commission cpuc or puc is a regulatory agency that regulates privately owned public utilities in the state of california, including electric power, telecommunications, natural gas and water companies. Sharp shift stiffs solar as cpuc approves later tou peak.
California regulators see signs of a new energy crisis can. The california public utilities commission issued a strong proposed decision today that, if adopted, would uphold net metering in california for future solar customers. The requests most relevant to this case study were a to approve a schedule for closing the diablo canyon nuclear power plant the plant and b permission to allow higher prices for electricity to pay for expenses associated with closing the plant. The first four pages and the last page of the california public utility commissions cpuc solar consumer protection guide that are initialed and signed by the homeowner with a date that precedes or matches the contract execution date. The california public utilities commission cpuc presents the california solar consumer protection guide. Dec 15, 2015 the california public utilities commission issued a strong proposed decision today that, if adopted, would uphold net metering in california for future solar customers. Cpuc adopts solarfriendly rate for commercial, industrial. Draft green book may 2018 i california public utilities ca. Abc solar hits solar panic button to file a writ of mandamus vs cpuc. Whats new this january 2017 version of the handbook includes modifications offered in decision 1612055, which granted the august 23, 2016 motion of the california solar initiative program administrators requesting approval of program closure date for the california solar initiative general market program.
The pcia represents that exit fee that customers pay when they depart from an incumbent utility. Cpuc net metering decision is good news for clean energy february 3, 2016, 12. In key solar decision, california rejects utility plans sammy roth, the desert sun published 11. Solar resource models with improved resolution assessing impacts of high penetration pv identifying high value locations for pv.
Documents produced only by the cpuc or administrative law judges in the last 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Advocacy at the california public utilities commission cpuc ceerts regulatory counsel sara steck myers and associate regulatory attorney megan myers act as advocates and intervenors before the cpuc and other regulatory agencies to ensure fairly pricing for clean power, improve renewable energy procurement planning, and strengthen implementation of the states. The decision upholds an earlier ruling by a federal judge in san francisco. Before the public utilities commission of the state of california order instituting rulemaking to assess peak electricity usage patterns and consider appropriate time periods for future timeofuse rates and energy resource contract payments. The decision may be a temporary victory for the distributed solar industry as legal challenges and further cpuc proceedings loom. Coming california puc decisions may tell the future of. June 25, 2012 san diego a california public utilities commission has brightened the future for solar energy in california. The colorado public utilities commission, in a decision reminiscent of the mythological zeuss thunderbolt, said no to xcel energys proposal to use its solar connect program to establish community solar projects community solar, also known as distributed solar, is a program whereby utility company ratepayers can opt into solar power.
Results from the doecpuc high penetration solar forum. Sce gatekeepers to interconnection denied based on cpuc decision 14. Cpuc decides on solar farms and nuclear power plants brightsource energys solar farms get approved and the san onofre nuclear facility gets investigated. The solar information packet that was created through this process is now called the california solar consumer protection guide. Closing diablo canyon nuclear power plant, 20092018. The cpuc decisions on mash and sash did not explicitly adopt a 95 mw per program goal. In a close 32 vote on thursday, the california public utilities commission cpuc issued its longawaited final decision on the states successor. The law includes solar energy as an eligible resource for the rps. California solar initiative csi the california solar initiative csi general market program closed on december 31, 2016. Sce gatekeepers to interconnection denied based on cpuc decision.