Decision (D.)21-06-026 authorized the CPUC to publish a list of solar providers whose interconnection applications have not complied with certain state laws or regulatory agency rules and regulations. A detailed list of these statutes and regulations is found in Section 4 of D.21-06-026. For purposes of this list, a “solar provider” is a person or entity who contracts with a customer of an investor-owned utility to install, finance, or otherwise procure a solar system through California’s program(s) for renewable energy customer-generators, currently net energy metering (NEM).

Interconnection applications from solar providers on the Watch List are subject to enhanced reviews and audits by electric utility and state agency staff.

Modifications to the Watch List process

In November 2023, the Commission adopted Decision (D.)23-11-068, which revises several processes related to the Watch List. Energy Division staff is currently implementing these revisions and will publish the modified Watch List on this webpage according to the requirements of D.23-11-068. While these updates are occurring, the public Watch List process will be paused.

For questions regarding the Public Watch List of Non-Compliant Solar Providers, please contact the Energy Division's Customer Generation team.

Last Updated: September 9, 2024.