California’s Rooftop Solar Fight: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for Homeowners

California’s rooftop solar policy is under renewed scrutiny. In August 2025, the California Supreme Court ordered a lower court to re-examine the state’s controversial “NEM 3.0” rules, which slashed compensation for solar customers feeding energy back to the grid. The decision gives climate advocates a fresh chance to challenge policies they say undervalue clean energy and harm working families. Here’s what the ruling means — and what Bay Area homeowners need to know if they’re considering going solar today.