Environmental & Energy
Dec. 14, 2023
Justices question CPUC’s right to change its decisions
A coalition of environmental groups challenged the California Public Utilities Commission’s 2022 decision to reduce the rates utilities must pay consumers when the solar panels on their homes pump power back into the energy grid.
Ellison Folk represents The Protect Our Communities Foundation.
Does state law require the California Public Utilities Commission to consider societal benefits when it decides the rules for rooftop solar installations?
During a hearing Wednesday, a panel of appellate justices expressed frustration with the Legislature for not writing clearer rules to answer such questions.
A coalition of environmental groups challenged the California Public Utilities Commission’s 2022 decisio...