Rooftop Solar in America: Ready to Launch
Last week, a federal agency issued new and better standards for connecting rooftop solar, wind, energy storage, and other clean “distributed” power systems at homes and businesses to the electric...
View ArticleUtilities: Scared of Rooftop Solar Growth
Californians installed nearly as much rooftop solar in 2013 as they did over the last 30 years. The state topped 1,000 megawatts of solar energy in early 2013, making headlines all over the country....
View ArticleArizona Rooftop Solar Applications Drop After Tax
In the first nine days since Arizona Public Service imposed its $5 per month maximum fee on rooftop solar customers, new net metering applications have been a fraction of what they were in 2013. The...
View ArticleUtilities Killed Arizona’s Solar Industry
Arizona was one among just a couple of states in the country that lost solar jobs in 2013, according to the recent Solar Jobs Census released by the Solar Foundation. Solar advocates say the more than...
View ArticleUtilities Push Home Solar Taxes
Utilities are pushing for taxes and fees on residential solar, according to utility trade-group Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI’s) attorney. Solar advocacy group The Alliance For Solar Choice (TASC)...
View ArticleSolar Won’t Destroy Utilities
Last week (June 3) Business Insider published an article by Rob Wile titled “How Solar Will Destroy The Power Companies, In 5 Easy Steps.” Yesterday American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy...
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