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4 FAQs about New solar power generation customer first

What is the new solar billing program?

The new solar billing program is called the Solar Billing Plan. When will the changes go into effect for new solar customers? will be enrolled on the new Solar Billing Plan.

When will solar customers be billed on the net energy metering program?

• They will temporarily be billed on the existing Net Energy Metering program until the new Solar Billing Plan becomes available, which is expected in April 2024 for customers on residential rates and June 2024 for customers on business rates. Does this new program impact existing solar customers?

Does California have a new solar billing program?

California has revisited its Net Energy Metering (NEM) program that contributes to our state's 100% clean energy goal. As a result, the California Public Utilities Commission has determined updates are needed. The new solar billing program is called the Solar Billing Plan. When will the changes go into effect for new solar customers?

What if I enroll in the solar billing plan before 2028?

To encourage early adoption of the Solar Billing Plan, residential customers who enroll prior to 2028 are also eligible to receive an additional credit. Those enrolling in the first year of the program will receive an additional $0.04 per kWh for residential customers and $0.09 per kWh for low-income customers.

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