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minus-squareBotzo@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·4 months agoNow the utility companies find new ways to eliminate competition from small producers (rooftop solar) like everywhere else.
minus-squareBrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·4 months agoAre there examples of this happening? First I’ve heard of this. Also I would figure rooftop solar is a great way to reduce costs for utilities while simultaneously not lowering rates by a penny.
minus-squareBotzo@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·4 months agoAbsolutely. Here’s a link to the first article I could find about it happening in several states. https://www.energysage.com/blog/net-metering-going-away/
Now the utility companies find new ways to eliminate competition from small producers (rooftop solar) like everywhere else.
Are there examples of this happening? First I’ve heard of this. Also I would figure rooftop solar is a great way to reduce costs for utilities while simultaneously not lowering rates by a penny.
Absolutely. Here’s a link to the first article I could find about it happening in several states. https://www.energysage.com/blog/net-metering-going-away/