A proposal for solar+storage residential #communityMicrogrids in California by #Sunnova appears dismissed by CPUC as it seeks 'unauthorized exemptions'
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/cpuc-reject-sunnova-plan-microgrids-solar-storage-residential-communities/643125/

In Europe, such #EnergyCommunities are encouraged (to empower citizens to actively participate in the #EnergyTransition) as long as they are controlled by the local community and not profit-driven.
Participation must be voluntary, any member must be able to leave the community.

https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/markets-and-consumers/energy-communities_en