Groups Vow to Continue Fight After Governor Brown Signs AB 327, Which Introduces Major Changes to Energy Conservation, Rooftop Solar, and Energy Bills Across CA
Activism Community Groups Across California Secured Major Changes to the Original & Very Problematic Bill. Debate Now Moves to the California Public Utilities Commission
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law AB 327, a bill that had been pushed forward by the utility lobby and authored by Assemblymember Henry Perea (D-Fresno). In response to weeks of protests and voiced opposition by supporters of clean energy that included Presente.org the bill was amended. The final version added important provisions that ensure rooftop solar will continue to play a prominent role in California’s economy and energy mix. The victory in changing the original and very problematic bill is important for Californians, but the fight for solar must continue in the Public Utilities Commission. Continue reading
