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01/30/2018

Last week, the NCCETC released its final 2017 report that analyzed 249 solar policy actions over the past 12 months (an average of nearly 21 actions per month). In news that should surprise anyone in the industry, the majority of the actions concerned increases in fixed rates, establishing higher minimum bills for consumers and developing community solar programs.

Fixed charges, minimum bills and distributed solar policies came under intense scrutiny in 2017, with almost all states looking at policy or rate-design changes.

12/26/2017

Much of this growth is found in "sun states" like Nevada. Regardless, net metering in Missouri still continues to be an important issue!

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The latest monthly report from the Department of Energy's Energy Information Agency shows that U.S. PV output in the first nine months of 2017 grew 47% over the same period in 2016, with market growth across the nation. PV represented 1.9% of total generation during this period.

12/20/2017

Net metering was one of the top 5 legislative issues at the state level in America this year.

Our annual review of top state legislative issues tells a story of policy progress for myriad advanced energy technologies, along with some familiar struggles.

12/18/2017

Another example of how Cooperatives support solar power.

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When discussing areas of utility-scale solar growth during a panel at Solar Power International, Mathew Ricci with national utility contractor Arraycon men

12/18/2017

Let us know what questions you have about net metering, possible action in the , and the ever-shifting market of solar power in Missouri!

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12/13/2017

Maine's highest court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a challenge to new rules and rates for rooftop solar. The new rules are scheduled to go into effect April 30, 2018.

Learn how net metering impacts you here in Missouri at 4EnergyFairness.com!

Solar installers are now hoping the state's highest court will strike down the new rates after winning a delay in implementation, with oral arguments scheduled for Wednesday.

12/11/2017

We are in favor of what the majority of our Member-Owners tell us they are in favor us...and that is currently Fairness Down the Lines.

Missouri is the latest state where utility regulators are reevaluating outdated rules on customer-owned solar power and other distributed energy sources.

12/11/2017

When unfairness down the lines happens, your Cooperative incurs costs that it cannot recoup. We then have to shift some of that cost on to you, its member-owners, in your monthly electric bills.

Learn more at the link below!

Net metering policies have been in effect since the 1980s, but not all of those policies still make sense today. Keep reading to learn what net metering is, and to find out how net metering might be costing your family more than you should have to pay for your home’s electricity. What is Net Meter...

12/01/2017

Net metering is a hot topic next door in Arkansas as well.

Arkansas utility regulators heard more than seven hours of testimony on Thursday (Nov. 30) before an overflow crowd at the downtown headquarters of the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to...

11/30/2017

The market for solar installers just got even more complicated.

Almost as complicated as http://4EnergyFairness.com/unfair-cost-shifting-in-net-metering-policies

The competition for residential solar customers will now focus squarely on mastering Google Search.

11/20/2017

Even the U.S. Department of Energy says the first step in a solar decision is to "Investigate Your Home's Energy Efficiency."

Talk to your Cooperative before making a costly decision! :)

There are a number of steps to follow when planning to power your home with solar energy. After choosing which option is best for you to use solar (see step 3), follow the steps afterward that apply to you. Your solar energy installer and local utility company can provide more information on the exa...

11/19/2017

At annual meetings all summer long, and at the Missouri State Fair, we talked to thousands of members who agree with us. They told us they want affordable and reliable electricity. They told us they don’t mind paying their share of the costs associated with bringing them electricity.

But they draw the line at paying other’s share of these expenses.

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