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UPDATE: CPUC Sides with Utility Companies Over California Residents and Environmental Advocates
On May 30, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected a Community Solar program supported by TURN, environmental justice groups, and the solar industry. The proposal the CPUC passed favored large utility companies. It ensures solar program development costs are incurred by home builders, renters, and other solar community participants, where the TURN Solar Community program proposal prioritized cost savings for the most vulnerable in our communities.
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“After months of outcry, the California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to approve a solar energy program that critics are sure will fail spectacularly, making it impossible for many people to access an innovative global warming solution.
Matt Freedman, an attorney for TURN, said he was “bummed” to see the utilities commission “doubling down” on a bad outcome for community solar, after several weeks during which it looked like Newsom might be hammering out a compromise.”
— Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times
“In extensive remarks, Commissioner Darcie Houck outlined several concerns about the decision, including her view that it didn’t go far enough to benefit ratepayers in low-income communities. Much of the commissioner’s dissent centered on provisions that she said will disincentive adoption of solar and won’t allow for a ” just and equitable energy transition.”
— Julie Cart, CalMatters
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