Most households want more assistance installing rooftop solar and batteries and would support subsidies for public and community housing systems. A national poll released on Monday found more than three-quarters (79 percent) want federal assistance for permanent energy bill relief through access to cheaper, smarter household solar. As energy bills soared, about half said they…

California’s Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a policy Dec. 15 that lessens credits for excess power for the state’s rooftop solar owners as well as alters rates in favor of those who purchase home energy storage systems. With storage, solar users can use stored power at night or give it back to the grid. “For…