California solar customers will continue to receive full retail credit for the excess electricity they send back to the grid, thanks to a key decision by state regulators. The California Public Utilities Commission upheld the net metering policy, ensuring that homeowners with rooftop solar systems are fairly compensated for their contributions to the energy grid. While new solar customers will face modest interconnection fees and time-based compensation rates, existing users remain unaffected. This move reinforces California’s leadership in clean energy and provides certainty for consumers and solar providers alike.