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What Do I Need to Know About Going Solar in California?
Net Energy Metering 3.0 (PG&E, SCE, & SDG&E Only)
In April 2023, the three major public utility companies switched to the newest version of Net Energy Metering (NEM), commonly known as NEM 3.0.
- PG&E, SCE, & SDGE
It’s important to understand how NEM 3.0 works, in summary, NEM 3.0 has led to the need to include battery storage with your solar system. Adding batteries to your system offers numerous benefits and can lead to better long-term savings.
With NEM 3.0, the savings you can expect from your solar system may be impacted by the time of day when you use the most electricity in your home.
Is solar still worth it with NEM 3.0?
- The short answer is YES. By going solar you will be avoiding the rate increases from your local utility provider.
- Since NEM 3.0 was passed, all three utilities where NEM 3.0 is active have increased their rates and more rate hikes are expected this year.
Last updated on December 6, 2023