Solar Sector Victorious: California PUC Declares SDG&E's New Fee Illegal

Solar Industry Magazine

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has struck down a controversial “network usage charge” (NUC) that would increase fees for San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) customers who own PV systems. In a Jan. 18 decision, the CPUC ordered SDG&E to file a new rate proposal that does not include the NUC, which was deemed to be illegal.