California's New Programs Advance Residential Solar

摘要

SOLAR ENERGY GOT A BIG BOOST IN CALIFORNIA recently, when the state government adopted new policies to establish a more progressive foundation for the use of solar power in residential buildings. It's all part and parcel of its pioneering "net-zero" mission. The most recent policy, SB 700, signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in September, extends California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for an additional five years, from the current January 1, 2021 expiration date, until January 1, 2026. The SGIP provides substantial rebates to home owners, through the state Public Utilities Commission, for installing of energy storage systems that save solar power for use during off hours.