[Robert357]

What is the future of this experiment...

The future of decentralized generation in California (this experiement) is pretty dismal if they impose a step exit fee.

[Amerigomag]

To begin with the whole circumstance is skewed because the "grid" is limited to only a portion of the state.

The obvious fix is no fix at all ... appropriate that part of the grid that affects your community.

I'm frankly surprised that some counties, or municipalities, next to the Sierras simply haven't appropriated the private, hydro generating facilites and delivery grid regardless of the short term costs.

Some rural counties could survive from hydro power alone even in drought years.