Solar energy passed its hurricane test. Now come the lobbying fights.
The green electricity source faces obstacles in Puerto Rico and Florida, where sun power largely held up during Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
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The green electricity source faces obstacles in Puerto Rico and Florida, where sun power largely held up during Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
Solar advocates, utilities face off over net metering legislation
Hundreds of solar advocates, businesses owners and others traveled to Florida's Capitol from across the state Tuesday.
A Republican-backed proposal to slash rooftop solar subsidies is advancing through Florida’s legislature — deepening divides between supporters of the industry and the Sunshine State’s largest utility.
Nearly half of voters said they would be less likely to re-elect state lawmakers who vote for bills that raise the cost to install rooftop solar.