Debunking common myths about solar energy.

[Phil Davidson]

A few good articles debunking the cost shift myth are below. In the age of misinformation, I think this is an important topic to compile data and reference material on so we don't have to invent the wheel...

Do solar consumers create a cost-shift to non-solar users?
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2018/03/05/do-solar-consumers-create-a-cost-shift-to-non-solar-users/

Berkeley Lab finds negligible potential rate impacts from distributed solar
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2017/01...otential-rate-impacts-from-distributed-solar/

Comprehensive study proves solar customers don’t hurt non-solar ones
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2016/11...s-solar-customers-doesnt-hurt-non-solar-ones/

 

[Jared_H]

Thanks for sharing these—super helpful resources! The ‘cost shift’ myth has been a major tool for utilities to stifle solar growth, so it’s great to have solid studies to back up the truth. The more we can arm ourselves with data, the harder it is for them to keep spinning this narrative. It’s all about transparency, and as these articles show, solar customers actually benefit the grid by lowering demand and reducing the need for expensive infrastructure. Let’s keep pushing back with facts!

#DataOverMyths #SolarTruth #CostShiftDebunked

 

[Paul Osburn]

This is a great thread. Additing a new Columbia report to the list:

33 Myths About Renewable Energy​

A new report debunks false and misleading claims found on social media.

 

[Jared_H]

"It's as simple as a bowl of carrots"​

 

[Chris McMillan]

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