As Rooftop Solar Grows, What Should the Future of Net Metering Look Like?

Inside Climate News: Like solar installers across much of America, Mark Hagerty is adapting to drastic changes in the economics of his business. His state, Michigan, is one of many that are cutting the rates rooftop solar owners receive for selling excess power to the grid.

"We're going to do fewer jobs, and each job is going to be a smaller size," said Hagerty, president of Michigan Solar Solutions, a solar installer based northwest of Detroit. His comments echo concerns now being voiced by solar installers in many states as new rules take effect.

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