Category: Net Metering
Poll: Americans support net metering and solar, despite utilities’ attacks
A new poll has again found majority support for net metering and increasing solar power among Americans from across the political spectrum, despite years of attacks from the utility industry....
How Central Maine Power killed a popular pro-rooftop solar bill
Central Maine Power used its money and political influence to kill a pro-rooftop solar bill that was supported by a majority of state legislators, with the help of Governor Paul...
Consumer Energy Alliance, group behind fraudulent petitions and letters signed by dead people, releases anti-solar report
The Consumer Energy Alliance, a front group for fossil fuel companies and utilities, released a report last month attacking policies that support solar power.
Edison Electric Institute Caught Secretly Working To Influence FTC Solar Workshop
The Edison Electric Institute was behind a ghostwritten letter from Rep. Yvette Clarke that took a swipe at the rooftop solar industry - a tactic EEI has been using over...
Louisiana State University David Dismukes
The LSU AgCenter solar report was not the only one to come out of LSU last year. David Dismukes, an economist at the university who runs a private consultancy called...
Iowa Net Metering Attacked
Last year, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad surrendered a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that would have been used to help cut costs and ease regulations...
Indiana Net Metering Attacked
During the first two months of 2015, anti-solar legislation, HB 1320, was gaining momentum. The legislative process culminated when a committee voted 9-4 on February 19 to advance the bill...
Hawaii Net Metering Attacked
In June 2015, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill directing the state’s utilities to generate 100% of their electricity sales from renewable energy sources by 2045. It was a...
Wisconsin Net Metering Attacked
Last fall, three Wisconsin utility companies won the ability to increase fixed charges from the state utility commission, despite public outcry and a lack of precedent. The Wisconsin Public Service...
West Virginia Renewable Energy Policies Attacked
The West Virginia State Legislature passed a bill in January 2015 to repeal the state’s Alternative Renewable Energy Standard (RES). Governor Earl Tomblin signed the bill in February. Groups and reporters calling this...