The California Supreme Court heard arguments from environmental groups claiming that the California Public Utilities Commission acted unlawfully when it reduced incentives for residential solar panels by up to 80%. This reduction, implemented in April 2023, threatens the adoption of solar technology among homeowners and businesses, especially in underserved areas. The groups maintain that the commission neglected to evaluate all benefits of solar energy and its critical role in achieving California's 2018 law aimed at carbon-free energy by 2045. Meanwhile, state government lawyers defended the commission's actions, arguing adherence to the law.
Environmental groups argued before the California Supreme Court that the California Public Utilities Commission violated state law in cutting incentives for rooftop solar, hindering climate goals.
In court, environmental advocates contend the commission neglected to consider the full benefits of solar energy and how cuts impact disadvantaged communities, jeopardizing state carbon neutrality goals.
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