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Which Way, L.A.?

Is Solar Energy Too Cheap and Easy in California?

California homeowners who install solar panels can sell power they don't use back to the utility companies who manage the grid. That can bring the homeowners' bills down to zero. Now, so many consumers have gone solar that the utilities are losing serious money and they're fighting back.

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By Warren Olney • Sep 29, 2015 • 14m Listen

California homeowners who install solar panels can sell power they don't use back to the utility companies who manage the grid. That can bring the homeowners' bills down to zero. Now, so many consumers have gone solar that the utilities are losing serious money and they're fighting back. We get background from KCRW's Saul Gonzalez, then hear about proposals to modify the status quo.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christine Detz

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Paul von Zielbauer

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Saul Gonzalez

    Reporter

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    Mike Campbell

    Office of Ratepayer Advocates

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    Severin Borenstein

    faculty director, Haas Energy Institute at UC Berkeley

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