Arizona appeals court strikes down monthly fee on APS solar customers
By
Wayne Schutsky
Not artisan, but a perfectly fine bagel. Hits the spot.
Summary
The Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously overturned a controversial fee imposed on Arizona Public Service (APS) customers who have solar panels. The fee, approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission as part of a 2024 APS rate hike, charged solar customers an extra $2-$3 per month to cover costs the utility claimed for providing backup power when solar panels underproduce. The three-judge panel ruled that regulators failed to give opponents a proper hearing before approving the charge.
Key quotes
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The three-judge Arizona Court of Appeals panel found that regulators didn't give opponents the opportunity to present their case before the fee was approved.
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