on february 8, 2016, the commission held a hearing around whether to finalize or reconsider the commission's new net metering rates. outside the commission's office, protesters gathered and a senior vice president of solarcity spoke in support of the protesters. three people carrying guns tried to enter the building to attend the hearing, but were turned away by security guards. the three people were wearing t-shirts that said “bring back solar” and had wheelbarrows with petition cards. after they were turned away, they said they would be back at the next commission meeting with their guns.