Tag: policy
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Solar advocates in Iowa may have reached a net metering compromise with local utility
A proposal in Iowa, which still needs to pass in the legislature, would preserve net metering and let utilities recoup costs faster. After years of tussling over net metering rules, Iowa solar advocates and the state’s largest utility finally found common ground recently on one core point: They all wantRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sunshine statement: Florida Public Service Commission paves way for landmark solar energy ‘green tariff’ program
The Florida PSC has approved of Florida Power & Light‘s (FPL’s) new customer-driven solar energy program and tariff, which makes FPL’s program the largest customer solar “green tariff” option currently offered by a utility in the nation. FPL’s proposed SolarTogether community solar program gives customers (retail, commercial and industrial) theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Utilities need to play a bigger role incentivizing solar energy in low-income areas
Renewable energy is widely considered to be an expensive, out-of-reach alternative for the average consumer. Solar power, in particular, has a bit of a reputation of putting a dent in one’s wallet. With benefits being more long-term than immediate, it’s hard for the middle- and lower-class to justify putting themselvesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Connecticut solar installers are in legal fight over property tax exemption language
This article was originally published on Energy News Network. Court cases dispute the definition of “private residential use” for exempting solar installations from property taxes. At least 15 municipalities in Connecticut are locked in court battles with solar companies who say they are wrongfully taxing residential solar installations. Since 2017,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Connecticut solar installers are in legal fight over property tax exemption language
This article was originally published on Energy News Network. Court cases dispute the definition of “private residential use” for exempting solar installations from property taxes. At least 15 municipalities in Connecticut are locked in court battles with solar companies who say they are wrongfully taxing residential solar installations. Since 2017,Read More — Solar Builder magazine