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Expected Challenges In Electrifying Water Agency Vehicle Fleets

As discussed in our previous articles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is near to codifying the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation, which will require public agencies to begin electrifying their vehicle fleets in 2024.

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Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation Update

As we discussed in our previous article, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is near to codifying the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation, which will require public agencies to begin electrifying their vehicle fleets in 2024. On February 13, …

The CPUC Has Finalized Their NEM Decision

Proceedings have come to a conclusion around the future of distributed solar projects in California. On December 15th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) formally adopted the new Net Billing Tariff as a successor to the Net Energy …

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Latest NEM Proposed Decision Still Devastating for New Solar Projects

On November 10, 2022 the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released the latest version of a Proposed Decision to change California’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. Unfortunately, the implications are still devastating for new solar projects.

Background

As we have …

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Is Your Agency Prepared For Upcoming Fleet Electrification Requirements?

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is near to codifying the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation, which CARB Board Members have described as perhaps the most prescriptive, far-reaching regulation put forward in its history. Essentially, the ACF regulation requires a …

Inflation Reduction Act Brings More Solar & Battery Incentives

Yesterday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, a massive $750 bill healthcare, tax, and climate bill that some are calling “the largest climate investment in American history”. Included in this bill are several new and enhanced …

NEM Proceedings Have Resumed

The CPUC’s proceedings have resumed regarding proposed changes to California’s Net Metering Program. Back in December of 2021, the CPUC issued a Proposed Decision to substantially re-structure California’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. The proposed changes include (among other things) …

Understanding Your NEM (Solar) True-Up Bills

The excitement and satisfaction of seeing those low electricity bills after the commissioning of a solar project can give way to shock and fear when you receive the first annual net energy metering (NEM) true-up bill. You might find yourself …

Proposed NEM Decision Is Officially On Hold

On February 3, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a notice that the proceedings regarding the Proposed Decision to change the Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program are officially on hold. “The proposed decision, which was issued on December 13, …

California’s Proposed NEM Changes Would Be Devastating For New and Existing Solar Projects

As highlighted in our recent articles, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing devastating changes to the State’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program. The NEM Program has been wildly successful in empowering electricity customers in California to deploy …