CPUC finalizes community solar program rules amid industry criticism of unworkability
By
Kelly Pickerel
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Summary
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finalized portions of its community solar program, which solar advocates describe as unworkable and destined for failure. Despite the program being mandated by AB 2316 (signed in September 2022) to require large utilities to create community solar programs, industry advocates argue the final rules are too restrictive and will not lead to successful deployment. CPUC President John Reynolds defended the decision as balancing affordability, equity, and grid reliability.
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Our decision makes sure that competitive community solar programs grow responsibly, balancing affordability, equity, and grid reliability
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