California Solar Actions & Updates

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California Makes History! Onward to 100% Clean Energy

In 2018, California made history made history by passing SB 100, the California 100% Clean Energy Act. SB 100 set the bold but achievable goal of powering California — the world’s 5th largest economy — with 100% clean, carbon-free electricity by 2045.

SB 100 improves health in communities that have borne the burden of our fossil fuel dependence for too long, creates local job opportunities in our growing new energy economy, and cements California’s role as a leader on climate.

Vote Solar was a key partner in the coalition that worked tirelessly for this victory, joining with local communities and clean energy advocates, environmental justice and equity groups, scientists, health experts, union representatives, faith leaders, students and youth leaders, business voices and more. Together we drove tens of thousands of Californians to take action and met with every member of the Assembly on this critical bill. California is leading the way on climate and clean energy!

Actions

Support California Solar Rights!

California made history by setting a goal of 100% clean energy. We know that clean energy makes us stronger — and that Californians are ready to build a power grid that is more reliable, resilient and safe. Urge your State Senator to support the Solar Bill of Rights now!

Updates

Getting Grid Modernization Right

EMPOWERING CONSUMERS RATHER THAN GOLD PLATING CALIFORNIA's GRID It has been almost three years since Southern California Edison (SCE) requested authorization from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to spend nearly $1.9 billion on grid modernization. SCE argued massive new investments in grid modernization were needed for three reasons; 1) to improve electric system reliability ...

SMUD: Once a leader in solar, now trying to tax the sun

APRIL 22 UPDATE! SMUD Has Withdrawn Its Solar Fee Proposal - Thank You SMUD and Everyone Who Spoke Up For Solar Progress Responding to an outpouring of customer concern, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced that the utility has withdrawn an anti-solar proposal that would have imposed high new fixed fees on solar customers. Instead ...

Consumers Fight for Solar Rights

Vote Solar Statement on PG&E Board & CEO Selection

California's Solar Bill of Rights is On the Move

Joint Letter to PG&E Leadership

Solar Bill of Rights Paves Path to Brighter Energy Future

California Demonstrates that Distributed Energy Resources Can Solve Grid Problems

Governor Brown Commits CA to 100% Clean Electricity

Today, California Made History

New Report: Huge Potential Remains for California’s Currently Underwhelming Community Solar Program

California Just Made It Easier for Disadvantaged Communities to Benefit from Solar

Bill to Take California to 100% Clean Electricity Goes to Full Assembly

California Lawmakers Receive More Than 38,000 Pleas to Support 100% Clean Electricity as Legislation Goes to Committee Vote

Net Metering

San Francisco rally in favor of renewable energy policy

Hundreds of Solar Workers Rally at California PUC

Over 150 solar workers rallied Thursday morning at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to continue policies that support the fast-growing rooftop solar market in California. The ralliers called attention to the recent, spectacular growth of California’s solar economy, a testament to business innovation and continued policy leadership in the Golden State. A few sunny ...

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