California’s Supreme Court has hit “pause” on the NEM 3.0 net-metering cuts, sending the case back to the appeals court for a stricter legal review. Solar homeowners may soon see higher returns for energy sold back to the grid—here’s what’s changing and what to watch next.

If solar is such a smart investment, why do so many homeowners still say no? This blog breaks down the most common reasons people hesitate—cost, complexity, NEM 3.0—and what California homeowners need to know before ruling it out.