Arizona Legislature Rescinding Anti-Solar Rates

What’s happening? The Arizona Legislature passed legislation that permitted a solar company to increase rates for customers by 65%. A federal court found anti-trust laws applied. As a result, the Legislature is considering a repeal of the law. HB 2101 (2022 | AZ)

Why is this important? “the Arizona legislature is poised to rescind the state’s law favoring competition in electricity generation and supply, a law that was central to the appeals court’s antitrust finding”

How will this be important? The Arizona chapter of the national solar association SEIA, is opposed because it says the 65% rate increase will be allowed to stand. The opposition letter

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