The White House has declared a national emergency over threats to the U.S. power grid. Here’s what the new executive order says, and why it’s putting a new spotlight on solar, battery backup and energy independence for California homeowners in PG&E territory.
A state watchdog projects PG&E bills climbing about 30 percent by 2030, roughly $840 a year. PG&E says its own request is the smallest in a decade and bills will stay flat. Both can be technically true, and here is what that argument actually means if you are weighing solar and storage in the foothills right now.