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Small-Scale Residential and Commercial Solar Producers Spar Over Proposed Grid Fees

J. Froelich
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KUAF

Hundreds of grid-tied solar producers may have to pay monthly surcharges on their utility bills under proposed rate changes. Certain utilities claim producers cause wear and tear on investor-owned transmission facilities. Alternative energy advocates claim utilities seek a monopoly on energy and that surges will extinguish solar development in Arkansas. The Arkansas Public Service Commission is currently considering revisions to Act 827, the state's alternative energy law.

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Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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