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CNBC As the federal government pushes to make solar energy cost competitive with coal, local governments are undercutting the effort by imposing high fees and red tape on business and consumers. “Consider thousands of local processes fees and timelines,” says Rob Cahill, manager of business development for solar financier SunRun Inc., pointing out that installing solar panels is still treated by city authorities like a complex home renovation. “It’s not surprising that a significant amount of (solar’s cost) is embedded in a local regulatory morass,” he says. Full Article |
Why a Solar Bill of Rights?
- From 2002-08, fossil fuels got $72B in federal subsidies. Solar received less than 5 times that number.
- 92% of Americans think it's important to develop & use solar energy.
- Oil & gas operates on 13M acres of public land. Solar has been approved for 0.
- Each state has different standards for connecting solar to the grid.
- Not all solar customers are paid retail rates for excess electricity generated.
- Learn more about the Solar Bill of Rights
