You can read more at this link http://www.midwestenergynews.com/2014/08/07/minnesota-regulators-side-with-utility-in-value-of-solar-case/
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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission met last Thursday (8/7/14) and the message is mixed. The good news is that they moved ahead with something called an Applicable Retail Rate (ARR) which will be paid to subscribers to a community solar garden. This is critical as community solar projects can finally start to move forward. The bad news is that many of the community solar providers testified that the uncertainty of not using the Value of Solar Tariff (VOST), which was what was supposed to be used, will cause issues such that community solar projects will have trouble finding financers. I guess we will find out when we try to find financing.
You can read more at this link http://www.midwestenergynews.com/2014/08/07/minnesota-regulators-side-with-utility-in-value-of-solar-case/
1 Comment
Paul Schollmeier
8/11/2014 11:59:29 am
Isn't interesting that so many solar providers, manufactures, and installers failed to convince the PUC of the need for a VOS that would help move the industry forward. How could Fresh Energy with all its lobbying strength and industry support loose out to a couple companys. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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