California's Public Utilities Commission has approved a community solar program backed by utilities, despite criticism that it will hinder solar projects for renters and low-income residents. The decision has sparked controversy and concerns about the state's clean energy goals.
After months of outcry, a California 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. Read @Sammy_Roth https://t.co/iLAuhpFPvS
California’s utilities regulator today adopted new rules for community solar projects, despite warnings from clean energy advocates that the move will actually undercut efforts to expand solar power options for low-income customers. https://t.co/N24bsIMIdL
California's Public Utilities Commission killed off community solar to bulldoze the desert & line the pockets of private utilities. Utter disgrace https://t.co/M3xUtYDgv1
California’s ‘community solar’ rules deal new blow to industry https://t.co/922A133rQH
#California approves community solar program backed by utilities https://t.co/DmpZASh3HD
After months of outcry, a California 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. Read @Sammy_Roth: https://t.co/iLAuhpFPvS
BREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a climate champion. So why did he just crush community solar? My @latimes column taking Newsom to task: https://t.co/iQH6rfrfC5
California approves community solar program backed by utilities https://t.co/mM3C1FagTI https://t.co/EVA8uYmhVR
*CALIFORNIA PUC SIDES WITH UTILITIES ON COMMUNITY SOLAR $FSLR $RUN $SPWR $EIX
Ignorant take, CA doesn’t build solar because they already have the most in the country by a large margin and export energy out of the state. https://t.co/xgMD4fLGGT
Last month: Texas built 435 megawatts of solar capacity. California built 9 megawatts of solar capacity. https://t.co/ui6ogfn7hK
OPINION: "You would think, given California's ambitious clean-energy goals, that the state would be eager to incentivize solar projects of all shapes and sizes. Think again," writes the Chronicle editorial board. https://t.co/8SXKKc10GD
OPINION: "California's Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to vote on a proposal that could effectively doom solar projects to help renters and low-income residents," writes the Chronicle editorial board. https://t.co/tIkHt5NHkL