The California Public Utilities Commission is considering new solar rules that will eliminate some of the financial incentives for apartments, schools and farms by getting rid of most virtual net-energy metering.
California regulators are poised to shake up the solar market for the state’s apartments, schools and farms.
The new proposed decision calls for an end to something called virtual net metering for complexes that have multiple electric meters but are only served by one solar array.“Virtual net metering allows that property to install one solar system on the property,” said Jae Berg, of the Center for Sustainable Energy.
California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program relies on virtual net metering, and that program will continue through 2050 — even if other changes are adopted. “The utilities have no problem billing us. They can figure that out,” said Bernadette Del Chiaro, who works with the California Solar and Storage Association. “What they’re complaining about is giving us credits and lowering our energy bills. They’re saying that that’s just too difficult. And we just don’t buy it. We know it’s not true.
The MAAC social services nonprofit operates a 300-unit affordable housing complex in Southeast San Diego and virtual net metering allows everyone in the complex to benefit.
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