PUC OKs grandfathering, resolves major issue in solar debate

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PUC OKs grandfathering, resolves major issue in solar debate



















LAS VEGAS — In a move that resolves the most contentious issue in Nevada’s rooftop solar debate, the state Public Utilities Commission on Friday approved a deal that will restore older, more favorable rates to about 32,000 customers who installed or applied for a rooftop solar system before this year.The commission’s vote seals a settlement between utility NV Energy, rooftop solar company SolarCity, the state Bureau of Consumer Protection and the commission’s staff.A panel of lawmakers voted this spring to recommend the “grandfathering” policy after regulators approved a much-maligned rate hike in the winter.NV Energy called Friday’s regulatory action, which  …
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