Power clashes between utilities and clean energy innovation
Astounding advancements have been made in clean energy technology, and rooftop and community solar initiatives have been shown to drive consumer costs down and help us reach carbon emission reduction goals. So why are solar projects hitting a regulatory brick wall? (hint: it’s about corporate greed and value for monopoly utility shareholders). In today’s episode, we’re joined by the co-director of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, John Farrell, to unravel the ins and outs of why rooftop and community solar and other clean energy advancements are being stonewalled, and what we can do about it.
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Show Notes
Astounding advancements have been made in clean energy technology, and rooftop and community solar initiatives have been shown to drive consumer costs down and help us reach carbon emission reduction goals. So why are solar projects hitting a regulatory brick wall? (hint: it’s about corporate greed and value for monopoly utility shareholders). In today’s episode, we’re joined by the co-director of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, John Farrell, to unravel the ins and outs of why rooftop and community solar and other clean energy advancements are being stoned-walled, and what we can do about it.
Want a deeper dive on today’s episode? Check out the links below:
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Local Energy Rules Podcast
Fight to save rooftop solar in California heads to state Supreme Court (EWG)
Upcharge: Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power (ILSR)
What the Monopoly Utility Model Really Costs Us (ILSR)
The Free Delivery Farce in Solar
PG&E to pay $55 million for two massive California wildfires (PBS News)
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