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Poll finds blocking solar in Arizona is political suicide
Poll finds blocking solar in Arizona is political suicide
A poll in Arizona has found that 77% of people would be less likely to vote for an election candidate if they proposed ending support for solar.
Arizona is one of the states at the forefront of the fight by utilities to end net metering policies for homes with solar panels installed.
The policy allows PV users to sell excess electricity back on to the grid at the same price that they are charged for it. Critics say those without solar panels end up paying more for grid maintenance. Solar advocates say that is fair because those using electricity generated on their roof make less use of distribution infrastructure.
The survey was commissioned by Tell Utilities Solar won’t be Killed (TUSK). The poll was conducted by Republican pollster Glen Bolger of Public Opinion Strategies.
“It continues to be political malpractice for Arizona elected officials to vote to end ...
A poll in Arizona has found that 77% of people would be less likely to vote for an election candidate if they proposed ending support for solar.
Arizona is one of the states at the forefront of the fight by utilities to end net metering policies for homes with solar panels installed.
The policy allows PV users to sell excess electricity back on to the grid at the same price that they are charged for it. Critics say those without solar panels end up paying more for grid maintenance. Solar advocates say that is fair because those using electricity generated on their roof make less use of distribution infrastructure.
The survey was commissioned by Tell Utilities Solar won’t be Killed (TUSK). The poll was conducted by Republican pollster Glen Bolger of Public Opinion Strategies.
“It continues to be political malpractice for Arizona elected officials to vote to end ...
http://www.pv-tech.org/news/polls_finds_blocking_solar_in_arizona_is_political_suicide
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