Callifornia Legislation That Impacts Solar Power Net Metering Amended - CleanTechnica

Assembly Bill 942 (AB 942), initially authored by a former utility executive, aimed to end net metering agreements for California solar consumers after ten years or upon selling their homes or properties. The bill was introduced with the stated goal of lowering energy rates, but it faced significant opposition from solar advocates, realtors, building industry groups, and business councils. Critics argued that the original bill would undermine consumer confidence, devalue existing solar investments, and create uncertainty that could stall solar adoption and harm the local economy. They emphasized that such retroactive changes to financial agreements disrupt homeowners, financiers, and installers, threatening the progress of California’s solar market. In response to these concerns, the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, led by Senator Josh Becker, amended AB 942. The amendments preserved existing net metering agreements for solar consumers who sell their homes or properties and removed provisions that would have denied cap-and-trade climate credits to solar users. These changes were seen as crucial for maintaining consumer