Arizona regulators temporarily defused the ticking timebomb that is the net metering "debate" (if you can call it that), but the fight over distributed generation is far from over.
The truth is that the debate over net metering is quickly turning into a full-blown war to decide the future of how U.S. consumers get their electricity (and pay for it).
2014 is set to be a decisive year for utilities as they seek to secure their place in the evolving energy landscape.
As the industry readies for the coming storm, you can catch up on these trends (and more) with Utility Dive's most read headlines of the week. Here's what you need to know—for now.
- Georgia Power drops proposed solar fee: The utility reached an agreement with regulators on the larger rate case.
- Who won the Arizona solar showdown?: Utility Dive's Davide Savenije gives his take on the historic Arizona solar verdict.
- Microsoft looks to self-power data centers: Microsoft is thinking about adding fuel cells.
- Bill Gates' foundation invests in urine-fueled electricity: Is the age of sustainability truly upon us?
- Red states are less energy efficient than blue states: Blue states hold the top 23 spots in ACEEE's annual energy efficiency scorecard.
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