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Nevada regulator describes the state’s rocky path with solar regulation
Ahead of some major solar decisions in Arizona, a Nevada utility regulator told Arizona’s regulators on Wednesday to probe all sides of the debate and think about long-term consequences.
Non-solar customers should not have to subsidize solar users
Solar is undoubtedly a popular energy choice for consumers across Arizona. The topic comes up on a regular basis when talking with my constituents.
Small Maricopa electric company cracks down on solar
A small not-for-profit utility that mostly serves the city of Maricopa cut savings for solar by reducing net metering rates and adding a monthly fee for solar customers.
Solar industry largely prevails at Legislature, but remains wary
The solar leasing industry successfully lessened the blow of a bill that added disclosures to leases homeowners sign when they get solar panels, but advocates for solar say the industry is often on the defensive.
Death spirals? High-stakes solar energy fight may have just begun
Less than two years after the Arizona Corporation Commission settled on a small surcharge for residential solar, utilities are back before the regulatory body asking for bigger fees and setting the next stage for what some describe as an existential battle over the future of renewable energy here and perhaps across the country.
Door-to-door visits ask customers for solar complaints
A dark money group based in Virginia is going door to door in the Valley, asking solar customers to detail their negative experiences with solar leasing.
APS expected to seek 400% solar fee increase
Arizona Public Service hopes to more than quadruple the monthly fee it charges to solar customers, advocates for the rooftop solar industry say.
Ducey wants state to lead in solar jobs
Gov. Doug Ducey stressed the importance of solar energy and a diverse mix of energy resources in growing the state’s economy during a speech on March 4.
SRP board set to decide on solar charge today
Salt River Project’s board of directors will decide on a proposal today that would add a solar demand charge of about $50 on average and a 3.9 percent rate hike for all SRP users.
APS employee drafted anti-solar letter signed by AZ congressmen
Rooftop solar companies are using deceptive marketing to push risky leases on consumers, and federal regulators need to step in. That was the message sent by six Arizona congressmen in letters to the Federal Trade Commission and the recently created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But one of those letters was originally drafted by an employee of Arizona Public Service, the state’s largest [...]
A rooftop ‘brawl’ over solar energy’s soul
The Corp Comm’s hearing yesterday (Nov. 13) into APS’s proposal to install solar rooftop panels brought about passionate defenses of the company’s pitch and the existing rooftop-solar industry, but also attacks and snide remarks. “This is a brawl,” one industry insider told our reporter yesterday (Nov. 13).
APS’ view: Expanding the solar market in Arizona
At APS we are always planning for what’s next in Arizona’s energy future, and much of this focus has been on making sure energy in this state is sustainable for the long term. Our customers tell us they want more opportunities for rooftop solar, and we’ve listened and proposed a program that will bring more solar energy to the state.
