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Energy Law

Jan. 27, 2012

San Diego utility prohibited from charging grid use fee

A bid by San Diego Gas & Electric to charge solar panel owners a so-called "network use charge" was shot down by the California Public Utilities Commission. But the issue may not be over.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A bid by San Diego Gas & Electric to charge solar panel owners a so-called "network use charge" was shot down by the California Public Utilities Commission, drawing cheers from solar proponents who say the fee would undermine the state's net metering program.


But the issue may not be over.


"I can confirm that SDG&E's Network Usage Charge has been killed, for no...

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