Dive Summary:
- Massachusetts state lawmakers are working on a bill that would double the cap on the amount of power utility companies can buy from people producing their own alternative energy.
- Utility companies worry that raising the cap would increase the costs of storing and distributing the privately generated power, adding to their customers’ monthly utility bills.
- Despite such concerns, policymakers believe that the benefits of reducing carbon emissions outweigh the costs acquired by those not receiving subsidies.
From the article:
From the Article: As lawmakers debate whether to raise the cap on the state’s so-called net metering program to 6 percent of the maximum amount of electricity that utilities can produce on days when demand peaks, utility representatives, business groups, and ratepayer advocates have raised concerns about the fairness of continuing a program designed to spark the growth of solar and wind power, which are now being adopted more rapidly. ...
