Here's one of the best explanations that I've seen -
A Former California Utility Exec Explains Why Your Electricity Bills Are So High
Ellis also wrote an Op-Ed that is helpful in understanding that way too complicated issue..
I was a California energy strategist. Here’s how the state lets...
Seems to be more and more clean energy related news sources all of the time. Just started receiving Heatmap e-news letters. They seem pretty comprehensive.
Today, House Republicans unveiled their tax reform package through the Ways and Means Committee ahead of a hearing scheduled for tomorrow at 2:30 pm ET. The Committee released full text of the legislation and a section by section summary of the bill.
This legislation is subject to change and...
yes - we have both. It's hard to separate projects from business plans, but I think I know what you mean. Thank God for State AGs trying together an injunction.
Absolutely agree! Distributed solar energy is a game-changer for both sustainability and saving money. With lower energy bills, reduced carbon footprint, and more control over our power, going solar is a smart move for everyone. #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #SustainableLiving
I'd put countering the false cost shift narrative as top of the list on this topic. I just shared on a different thread, but I'm sharing on this one too cuz the topic is so important. Check out the Solar Rights Alliance whitepaper for helpful talking points:
New study shows how CA rooftop...
the Solar Rights Alliance just released a helpful white paper on debunking the false cost shift narrative. Here's a link to the article:
New study shows how CA rooftop solar consumers save all ratepayers $2.3 billion
I’ve ben enjoying the Energy Show podcasts. Here’s the latest one they just did- https://www.energyshow.biz/post/ten-tips-for-the-best-home-solar-and-battery-system
Berkeley Lab’s U.S. State Renewables Portfolio & Clean Electricity Standards, an annual report is helpful for policy tracking across the U.S. They have a webinar on the latest update this Wed. Sharing in case anyone wants to join: clean electricity standards (CES) adopted by a growing number...
I find it helpful to show customers data on the increased solar production from regular cleanings, when offering an O&M option in connection with the solar install. O&M needs to be proven as worth the customer's investment.
OMG, this is a goldmine of a topic for gathering info and insights! Kudos for kicking it off. I don’t have anything to add right now, but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this and chiming in whenever I get useful tidbits to help counter the utility and IBEW 1245's cost shift shenanigans...