U.S. Solar Industry Anticipates Utility Metering Backlash
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The growing use of rooftop solar systems are spurring concern that U.S. utilities may decline to purchase power generated by the panels, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Utilities are required to buy power generated by solar panels installed on consumers’ homes under so-called net-metering policies, an arrangement that may become less viable as solar systems become more common, said Rhone Resch, chief executive officer of the Washington-based trade group.