The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:
Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.
The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.
The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:
Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.
The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.
The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:
Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.
The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.
The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:
Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.
The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.
The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:
Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.
The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.
The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:
Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.
The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.
Last Week's New Comment +1
The Western Power Trading Forum and Independent Energy Producers Association jointly reply to PG&E’s opposition to their motion for a stay of Ordering Paragraph 16 of Decision 26-07-008 pending disposition of their concurrently filed Application for Rehearing.
Stay Request and Scope
Last Week's New Proposed Decision +1
Proposed Decision
The California Public Utilities Commission’s Proposed Decision grants Southern California Edison Company’s July 24, 2026, Motion for Relief, provides a limited waiver for certain SGIP applicants, and closes Rulemaking 20-05-012.
Operative Outcome
Last Week's New Decision +1
Decision
The Commission ordered that Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) generated before January 1, 2019, and later banked be valued at $0 when calculating the annual Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) for PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE.
Order and Implementation
Last Week's New Ruling +1
On September 17, 2026, Administrative Law Judge Justin Regnier issued an email ruling in Rulemaking 21-06-017 granting Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) permission to file a written reply to the opposition filed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). The ruling was filed with the California Public Utilities Commission on September 18, 2026.
Procedural Background
The ruling follows a sequence of filings: an August 13, 2026 email ruling; PG&E's August 24,...
2026 motion seeking leave to file a confidential response; IREC's September 3, 2026 opposition; and PG&E's September 14, 2026 request to reply and extend the Rule 11(f) timeline.
Grant of Permission and Deadline
Related Filing
