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California solar bill passes with major changes

KMPH · last updated

CALIFORNIA (FOX26) — A bill that will affect solar net metering for homeowners and businesses has advanced in Sacramento, but it’s a much different version from the one we’ve been telling you about.

AB 942 initially took aim at 20 and 15-year solar credits that companies have used to incentivize solar panels.

The author, Assemblymember Lisa Calderon of Whittier, planned to slash those credits, forcing them to sunset after ten years.

Now, that’s been removed.

The bill still calls for removing solar credits if a home is sold.

The author insists that those without solar are paying too much to give those with solar a break.

Under the amendments to AB 942, those with solar panels will lose access to the twice-yearly California Climate Credit.

The author has now exempted schools from the bill as well.

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