C&I solar developers should consider pairing energy storage with all of their solar projects since energy storage is the best solution to future-proof solar investments. NEM 3.0 is the latest chapter in an ongoing trend of utility rates becoming less and less favorable for distributed solar. A few years ago, the CA IOUs shifted their peak time periods to evening hours when solar is less productive, which reduced solar value. Today, the proposed Net Energy Metering decision will significantly reduce export compensation. Policies will continue to evolve while utilities typically implement significant rate changes every 3 to 5 years. Storage is the key to ensuring solar continues to deliver value, regardless of how NEM 3.0, or any other future rate structure, is  implemented.