California Solar Actions & Updates

Solar Success Story

Poppys from California remind us of solar and the sun

In 2016, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to uphold California's successful net metering program for rooftop solar. The decision - which was years in the making - represents a balanced path forward for solar that will support consumer savings, local jobs, healthier communities and climate progress. Learn more about the final decision here.

The list of those who took part in this important solar victory is inspiringly long. It starts with forward-thinking Commissioners and staff at the CPUC as well as Governor Brown, whose vision for clean energy and climate leadership this decision helps achieve. It includes all the clean energy advocates who worked tirelessly to build the case for keeping rooftop solar affordable and expanding access to more Californians, and the many more community leaders who participated in a CPUC proceeding for the first time because of this critical solar issue. And we couldn’t have achieved this victory without the hundreds of thousands of Californians who heard what was happening and spoke up for solar progress - so thank YOU!

Actions

California: Stand for 100% Clean Energy!

Let's show the nation and the world that 100% clean energy is 100% possible. Tell your Assemblymember that we need California to keep leading the way on clean energy and climate. SB 100 will set the goal of powering California with 100% clean electricity by 2045. This game-changing bill will speed the transition to a ...

Updates

Governor Brown Commits CA to 100% Clean Electricity

California Makes History Today Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 100, which will raise California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 60 percent and transition the state to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045. Following is a statement from Adam Browning, Vote Solar’s Executive Director, celebrating SB 100's passage: “Today, California made history. This is the biggest and ...

Today, California Made History

California 100% Clean Energy Bill Passes the Assembly Today the California State Assembly passed Senate Bill 100, which will raise California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 60 percent and transition the state to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045. Following is a statement from Adam Browning, Vote Solar’s Executive Director, celebrating SB 100's passage: "Today, California ...

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

Californians Call on State Lawmakers to Support 100% Clean Energy Legislation

California makes history with the nation's first commitment to putting solar on new homes

Major Coalition Launches Website Calling for California’s Transition to 100% Clean Energy

California Zeroes in on Big Greenhouse Reductions

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 ...

Vote Solar CA

Thanks to smart policy and business innovation, the Golden State is our nation's solar leader with enough solar installed to power over two million homes and a goal to generate half of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.

We are working to keep California leading by continuing to expand solar access, particularly in low-income communities that have the most to gain from a transition to affordable, healthy renewable energy.

Ultimately, we aim to build a modern electric system that’s powered by reliable renewable sources and empowers consumer participation like never before. We are working to help state regulators rethink the way our grid is planned and operated to support that clean energy future.

Read the latest on our work in California on this page, learn more about policies for expanding low-income solar access here, and see what we mean when we talk about building a modern grid here.

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