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NEM 3.0 Explained for California Homeowners (2026)
June 1, 2026 · HavenCostGuide editorial
Quick answer · 2026
Plain-English breakdown of California's Net Energy Metering 3.0 — what changed in April 2023, how it cut new-solar payback from 6 years to 10-14, and the battery-pairing math that's the only way to get back to 7-year payback under the new rules.
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