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PG&E’s Relentless Rate Hikes

You’re certainly not alone if you’re tired of PG&E’s relentless rate hikes hitting your wallet. The looming PG&E increase request (initially 26%, before the California Public Utilities Commission offered two of its own counter proposals) will be decided on November 16. These never-ending rate hikes are untenable for Californians, and it’s time to explore alternatives that won’t leave us at ….

PG&E’s Relentless Rate Hikes November 15th, 2023Scudder Solar

The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s In It For YOU?

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) on August 12th, 2022. The bill contains a number of new and updated tax provisions as well as other climate and healthcare provisions that will certainly have far-reaching impacts on all of us. But what’s in it for you, a current or potential Scudder Solar residential customer? Feel free to read the entire text of the 725-page ….

The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s In It For YOU? October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar

NEM 3.0 Is Coming.

NEM 3.0 and big solar changes are on the way. The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) NEM decision could slash PG&E solar grid credits/benefits by 75% as early as April 2023! If you’ve been thinking about going solar, there has literally never been a better time to make the switch. Solar will never again be as affordable as it is ….

NEM 3.0 Is Coming. November 21st, 2022Scudder Solar