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The California Supreme Court overturned an appeals court ruling, allowing a lawsuit challenging the Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) 2022 decision to slash rooftop solar incentives to proceed. Environmental groups argued the CPUC violated state law by reducing credits for excess solar power sent to the grid by as much as 80%. The Supreme Court stated that the CPUC's decisions are subject to the same judicial review as other state agencies. While the CPUC maintains the decision is crucial for controlling electricity bills, the ruling could open the door to more lawsuits against the commission, impacting California's ambitious renewable energy goals and the 2 million existing solar systems.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.