Rooftop Solar Seen Shifting Grid Costs

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Rooftop Solar Seen Shifting Grid Costs  By Randy Leonard A draft analysis prepared for the Louisiana Public Service Commission finds that users of home and small business solar systems are shifting the costs of grid maintenance to other ratepayers, a conclusion that could set the stage for new consideration of utility fees and surcharge, CQ Roll Call's Ed Felker reports on CQ State Report. Full story Investigation Raises Questions About Solar Firm  By Randy Leonard The Oregon Department of Justice has been asked to look into questions about $11.8 million in tax credits for solar projects following an investigation by The Oregonian, the paper reports: Full story Nuclear Power Would Get Boost Under Illinois Proposal