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.

The 30% federal solar tax credit ends for homeowners on December 31, 2025 — seven years earlier than expected. Californians need to act fast: installs must be complete by the deadline, leases remain eligible through 2027, and standalone batteries qualify through 2032. Here’s what the new law means for you.