net metering
Massachusetts bill would restore net metering rate for community solar
Supporters of the legislation say it’s unfair to low-income communities to offer smaller payments for community solar.
Iowa
Iowa pork producers stall utility efforts to upend solar net metering
Hog farmers’ voices are “making a huge difference” in opposing the bill, which has been awaiting a House vote since March.
Michigan
Michigan researchers say state’s utilities ‘manipulate’ system to their advantage
A research paper says Michigan utilities use political power to deter distributed generation — and regulators let them.
net metering
Solar advocates suspect Iowa utility is behind group critical of net metering
The REAL Coalition claims to represent farmers, consumers and businesses, but its message echoes utility talking points.
Virginia
How an outside mediator helped broker Virginia’s new solar legislation
“Nobody got everything they wanted, but it advanced the cause of rooftop solar and net metering,” an advocate said.