It’s an exciting time in the electricity world. Affordable solar is offering American homes, schools and businesses a viable alternative to utility power — and consumers are choosing solar in record numbers. For the first time in a century, customer demand is driving real competition in the power sector and challenging the old centralized utility business model. Rather than innovating to serve the needs of today’s market, many utilities are choosing to dig in and regulate against rooftop solar. We count more than a dozen states that are currently considering utility-driven changes to their net metering programs and rate design with the end goal of making solar inaccessible to their customers. It’s enough to make your head spin.
We’re happy to report that our Coalition for Solar Rights has a new home on the internet to help keep track of it all. The site features fact sheets and other general resources, updates on the most critical fights from around the country, and a neat animation to help explain it all. Consider it your one-stop-shop for all things net metering. Enjoy!
