California Solar Initiative: distributed energy resource equipment lists.

California SB698 aimed to update and improve the California Solar Initiative by amending existing laws related to distributed energy resources. The bill sought to create and maintain lists of approved equipment for solar energy systems to ensure quality and efficiency. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Supporters of California SB698 would argue that the bill was a necessary step towards enhancing the state's commitment to renewable energy. By ensuring that only high-quality solar equipment is used, it would have strengthened consumer confidence and promoted the growth of clean energy in California.

Critics of California SB698 might contend that the bill represented unnecessary regulatory burdens on the solar industry. They could argue that it could stifle innovation and increase costs for consumers by limiting the types of equipment that could be used in solar installations.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.