Comments on: New California Bill Gives More Money to Small-Scale Solar Projects

By: HSR0601

HSR0601 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:05:46 +0000

I’ve learned leasing solar panels in California made a big success as it relieves the pressure of up-front cost, I’m hopeful this innovative idea can spread world-wide.

It would be true of leasing battery of EVs, as well.

By: HSR0601

HSR0601 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:05:00 +0000

I’ve learned leasing solar panels in California made a big success as it relieves the pressure of up-front cost, I’m hopeful this innovative idea can spread world-wide.

It would be true of leasing battery of EVs, as well.

By: Neal Reardon

Neal Reardon — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:53:07 +0000

Bill W – The tariff wasn’t extended to residential customers because they are already eligible for net energy metering and CA Solar Initiative incentives.

By: Neal Reardon

Neal Reardon — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:53:00 +0000

Bill W – The tariff wasn’t extended to residential customers because they are already eligible for net energy metering and CA Solar Initiative incentives.

By: solarMD

solarMD — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:02:23 +0000

The ‘above market’ rate of 15C to 17C would not be a strong incentive as an investment. It is a merciful concession to appeace the utilities by Arnold.

I checked around the North East states, the nominal rates are around 12C plus 6C for delivery. If the prevalent Netmetering, time-of-use rate structure is applicable, then it may be more attractive.

Like to see what PPA contractors think about this limited feed-in-tariff ?

By: solarMD

solarMD — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:02:00 +0000

The ‘above market’ rate of 15C to 17C would not be a strong incentive as an investment. It is a merciful concession to appeace the utilities by Arnold.

I checked around the North East states, the nominal rates are around 12C plus 6C for delivery. If the prevalent Netmetering, time-of-use rate structure is applicable, then it may be more attractive.

Like to see what PPA contractors think about this limited feed-in-tariff ?

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:46:47 +0000

While not a complete solution, this is a great step forward that will encourage the construction of additional solar installations. Hopefully this approach will find widespread acceptance with other states.

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:46:00 +0000

By: Bill W

Bill W — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:23:59 +0000

It’s a shame they didn’t extend this tariff down to the level of residential systems.

By: Bill W

Bill W — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:23:00 +0000

It’s a shame they didn’t extend this tariff down to the level of residential systems.