Energy Policy

California Utilities Routinely Flout Solar Connection Deadlines, Undermining Renewable Progress

By Economics Desk | October 7, 2025

California’s two largest utilities miss solar panel grid connection deadlines up to 73% of the time, stalling critical renewable energy progress while regulators fail to enforce penalties.

California—the supposed leader in clean energy—faces a troubling reality behind the scenes. The state’s two biggest utility companies are routinely failing to meet deadlines mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to connect solar panels to the electric grid. According to a recent complaint from solar advocates, these utilities miss these deadlines as often as 73% of the time, creating costly delays that hamper Americans’ ability to embrace renewable power. How Long Will California Allow Utilities to Stall Clean Energy? At a time when advancing national energy independence is paramount for America’s security and economic prosperity, why does California...

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