Solar groups and utility made a deal because ‘in Utah, we do things differently’ Utah’s recent net metering settlement, negotiated by solar industry leaders and the state’s largest electric utility, is a shining example of using dialogue to solve seemingly intractable problems, according to Gov. Gary Herbert. “Differing opinions is not necessarily a bad thing,” … Continue reading Solar groups and utility made a deal because ‘in Utah, we do things differently’ →

Utah regulators approve end of net metering, beginning of new deal for Rocky Mountain Power solar customers Negotiated in private, the settlement approved Friday by state Public Service Commission will allow solar sales to continue in Utah, industry leaders say. Advocates for solar power in Utah were catching their breath Friday after receiving word that … Continue reading #Utah regulators approve end of net metering, beginning of new deal for #Rocky_Mountain_Power solar customers →

Rocky Mountain Power, other parties defend plan to raise Utah power bills to pay for solar power Utility says it could walk away from settlement, if state regulators seek to change its carefully negotiated deal with solar advocates. State regulators have the future of Utah’s solar power industry in their hands — and, possibly, the … Continue reading #Rocky_Mountain_Power, other parties defend plan to raise #Utah power bills to pay for solar power →

Idaho Power wants to put rooftop solar customers in separate rate class Idaho is the latest state to enter a nationwide debate over its net metering policy, a popular pricing mechanism that credits rooftop solar customers — usually at the retail rate — for their excess energy sent to the grid. Established on a state-by-state … Continue reading #Idaho_Power wants to put rooftop solar customers in separate rate class →