I'm wondering who gets credit for my extra solar generation. I'm opted into my local CCA, which is supposed to provide our community with energy from mainly renewable supplies.

Your CCA should cut you a check for any extra solar that you didn't use at the end of your true up period since you are essentially giving them power. The amount they pay per kW will depend on which CCA is serving your community.

Interesting thread topic to start. It would be nice to see more detail specific California's CCAs as to how each one handles this issue. I remain skeptical that CCAs are not just in direct competition to solar companies and solar owners.

When a solar owner lives in a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) area and generates excess electricity from their solar panels, several potential scenarios may occur:

1. Net Metering: Many CCAs offer net metering programs where excess electricity generated by the solar owner's system is exported to the grid and credited to their utility account. These credits can offset the cost of electricity consumed from the grid when the solar panels aren't generating enough power, such as during nighttime or cloudy days.
2. Feed-in Tariffs (FITs): In some cases, CCAs may offer feed-in tariffs where solar owners are paid for the excess electricity they generate and feed into the grid. The rate at which they are compensated for this surplus energy may vary depending on the specific policies of the CCA.
3. Virtual Net Metering (VNM): Virtual Net Metering programs allow solar owners to allocate the credits generated by their excess electricity to other meters within the same CCA territory. This enables multiple meters (e.g., those in a multi-family building or shared community space) to benefit from a single solar installation.
4. Solar Incentives: Depending on the jurisdiction and the policies of the CCA, solar owners may also be eligible for additional incentives or rebates for generating renewable energy, such as state or local tax credits, grants, or other financial incentives.
5. Credit Banking: Some CCAs may offer credit banking programs where excess generation can be banked for future use. This allows solar owners to carry forward their excess credits to offset future electricity bills.

It's important for solar owners in CCA areas to familiarize themselves with the specific policies and programs offered by their CCA regarding excess generation to maximize the benefits of their solar investment. These policies can vary significantly depending on the CCA's structure, local regulations, and renewable energy goals.