Assembly Bill (AB) 2143, enacted in 2022, mandates that large customer-sited renewable energy facilities, including solar and associated battery storage, must pay prevailing wages to construction workers and apprentices when enrolling in specific tariffs, starting January 1, 2024.

Contractors must maintain and submit certified payroll records to the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) semi-annually. Violations may result in loss of access to net metering or net billing tariffs.

You can access more information about AB 2143 on the CPUC’s official AB 2143 website and at the Solar-Utilities Reporting, Guidance, and Education (SURGE) website and their answers to frequently asked questions. If you have questions on AB 2143 compliance, contact SURGE’s service provider GCAP Services at info@cpucsurge.org.