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California NEM 3.0 in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know

California's NEM 3.0 Solar Billing Plan cuts export credits by roughly 75% compared to NEM 2.0. Here is what that means for system sizing, battery ROI, and payback period in 2026.

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California NEM 3.0 in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know

California's NEM 3.0 Solar Billing Plan cuts export credits by roughly 75% compared to NEM 2.0. Here is what that means for system sizing, battery ROI, and payback period in 2026.

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