CA public entities like schools, local government buildings, and public water treatment plants only have until April 2026 to install/interconnect projects to get the more lucrative rates set by NEM 2.0, as opposed to those of NEM 3.0. Rates moved from an average of $.30 per kWh under 2.0 to about $.07 per kW for PG&E, Southern CA Edison and SDG&E customers under NEM 3.0.