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We are the nonprofit association of California solar consumers. We believe you have the right to make energy from the sun without unreasonable interference from the utilities or the government. Learn more at www.SolarRights.org
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Last week, California officials tied themselves up in knots trashing rooftop solar while defending energy efficiency even though they are the same thing. Watch and share the full episode of the Solar Rights Alliance Podcast to learn more and take action: bit.ly/SolarRightsA...

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"Those claims are contested by solar installers and environmental activists, who say rooftop solar customers lower electric rates for everyone by reducing the need for utilities to invest in expensive long-distance power lines."

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This week on The Energy Show, Solar Rights Alliance Executive Director Dave Rosenfeld breaks down the real cause of rising electric rates (it’s not rooftop solar) and shares actionable ways you can reclaim control over your energy bill. Thanks to host Barry Cinnamon! youtu.be/gJZv49wBqBM

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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, ratepayers gathered at a local farmers' market to push back against PG&E's "love letter" falsely blaming people who use less energy for high rates. The real reason rates are rising is PG&E's own increased spending. #NoLoveForPGandE

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PG&E’s CEO Patti Poppe sent a letter to customers falsely blaming people who use less energy for high rates. She signed it “With love." Dear PG&E: Actually, the real reason rates are rising is your own increased spending. Stop breaking our hearts. #NoLoveForPGandE

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PG&E sent their customers a letter blaming high rates on people who use less energy. It made us ask: what does PG&E dream about? Watch to find out. Learn more: www.solarrights.org/cost-shift #NoLoveForPG&E

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A professor falsely claimed that when you use your own solar on your own property, it costs your neighbor. Here's how it actually works. The deeper dive: bit.ly/experteconom... #rooftopsolar

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Is your electric bill high because your #monopoly utility slips bills for massages and country club memberships into it? That might be just the tip of the luxury goods iceberg utility execs charge you for... https://vist.ly/3mt3zpy 🔌💡

submitted 37 days ago • 1 comment

Today, solar consumers hand-delivered state lawmakers a rebuttal to Governor Newsom’s deceptive Executive Order that falsely blames rooftop solar for high electricity rates. SolarRights.org/GovernorNewsomExecutiveOrder

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Today in the State Capitol, solar consumers are hand-delivering legislators a written rebuttal to Governor Newsom's deceptive Executive Order that blames rooftop solar for high electricity rates. Will you help them out and email your reps today? solarrights.org/governornews... #rooftopsolar

submitted 38 days ago • 1 comment

Some solid, common sense stuff in this podcast with respect to building back LA’s electricity system to be cleaner, cheaper, and less wildfire prone.

submitted 40 days ago • 1 comment

NO CA ratepayers will be paying back this "loan" for decades. Shareholders/CEO will reap the benefits. PGE utility rates are among the highest utility rates in the country; the CEO is among the highest paid. Will there be oversight on this "loan"? Doubt it. www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/18/p...

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You have a legal right to make energy from the Sun. Here’s why. #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solarpanels #california

submitted 42 days ago • 1 comment

The monopoly utilities say that rooftop solar users don’t pay their fair share of the grid, but that just isn’t true. Learn more: www.solarrights.org. #rooftopsolar

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Last week, PG&E sent a letter to their customers blaming rate hikes on people who reduced their energy use with solar panels and conservation. It’s a lie and this chart shows why. More at www.solarrights.org/cost-shift #solarpanels #rooftopsolar

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Expert economists agree: rooftop solar saves everyone money! Read the full letter from energy experts: bit.ly/economistsde... #rooftopsolar *Image generated with ImageFX

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“This loan is less a solution for California’s energy future and more a bailout for #PG&E,” said EWG Prez Ken Cook. Reporting by the SacBee's @ariplachta.bsky.social

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#rooftopsolar

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