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- 1California homeowner under NEM 3.0 reports first negative PG&E bill▼California homeowner on NEM 3.0 gets first negative PG&E bill, thanks to August battery exports
A California homeowner on the state's NEM 3.0 solar billing plan says they received their first negative PG&E bill, crediting battery exports during August for pushing more power back to the grid than their household used. The case is being cited as an example of how storage can offset the reduced export credits introduced under the state's net energy metering overhaul.
- 2Tesla Powerwall 3 helps California homeowner beat PG&E peak rates▼California homeowner couldn't install solar, then a Powerwall 3 took on PG&E's peak rates
A California homeowner who was unable to install rooftop solar has turned to a Tesla Powerwall 3 battery instead, charging it when electricity is cheap and running the house during PG&E's expensive peak-rate hours. The story highlights how home batteries are becoming a workaround for residents blocked from solar, and a way to cut bills under the utility's time-of-use pricing.