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Energy

Electricity prices, rooftop solar, batteries and the grid — why the value of a kilowatt-hour depends on when it arrives.

Energy

California Cut What It Pays for Rooftop Solar. Did It Fix the Right Problem?

Under NEM 3.0, an exported kilowatt-hour can earn a fraction of a cent at spring noon and over a dollar on an August evening. That's a price telling the truth. Is the rest of the bill?

Sep 27, 2026 · 5 min read