1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my strong support for Assembly Bill 2619 (Connolly) and Assembly Bill 2256 (Friedman). These bills are crucial for advancing clean energy, promoting equity, and ensuring grid reliability in our state. 1. **AB 2619 (Connolly) - Net Energy Metering (NEM) Reform**: - This bill aims to modernize the NEM solar tariff, which is essential for incentivizing solar adoption and battery storage. - It ensures that solar customers are fairly compensated for the electricity they export to the grid. - By encouraging solar and battery storage, AB 2619 contributes to meeting our climate goals and maintaining grid reliability. 2. **AB 2256 (Friedman) - Low-Income Customers and Solar**: - AB 2256 focuses on low-income customers and their access to solar energy. - It establishes a Low-Income Oversight Board to advise the Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on low-income electricity, gas, and water customer issues. - The bill ensures that low-income customers have equitable opportunities to benefit from solar and battery storage. 3. **The Importance of Rooftop Solar**: - Rooftop solar has been instrumental in achieving California's clean energy targets. - It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves air quality, and enhances grid resilience. - AB 2256 recognizes the value of rooftop solar beyond just energy production. 4. **Balancing Costs and Benefits**: - While addressing grid maintenance costs, AB 2256 ensures that solar users are not unfairly burdened. - The bill strikes a balance by considering both the costs and benefits of rooftop solar. 5. **Request for Your Support**: - I urge you to support AB 2619 and AB 2256 to strengthen our state's commitment to clean energy and environmental justice. - These bills will create a more sustainable and equitable energy future for all Californians. Thank you for your attention to these critical issues.