Education & Resources: The Economics of Small Rooftop Solar
Why has Duke Energy fought so hard against the attempt by a small Greensboro church to finance its rooftop solar electric system through a deal with another small non-profit group?
Environmental journalist Lisa Sorg explains how the economics of small solar systems can threaten the business model of the largest American power company. If more customers can generate most of their own electricity, Duke doesn’t have such a free hand in passing on the costs of overpriced huge power plants. That, in turn, influences corporate investment decisions.
Read more here about the mouse that’s spooking the elephant and why.