Adverse Solar Bill Advances After Heated Subsidies Debate
Lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill authorizing regulators to set reimbursement rates for home-generated solar power and requiring them to “prevent subsidization” of small renewable-power installations. Supported unanimously by the Senate Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee, Senate File 16 — New Net Metering Systems represents the third time in 18 months legislators have sought to cut the amount paid to customers who generate more solar electricity than they use. The bill reignited a debate over subsidies, who controls rates, how utilities balance infrastru...
Source: county17.com
