A Win for Climate Justice! Regulators Reject Utility Company’s Proposal to Overhaul Residential Solar Policy

At a meeting of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin today, regulators rejected a proposal by Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) to overhaul net metering, a process that allows rooftop solar owners to be compensated for excess energy generated and returned to the grid. MEA client 350 Wisconsin applauded the PSC’s decision, calling it a win for climate justice.
MEA and 350 Wisconsin Take Legal Action to Support Energy Equity and Affordable Solar Power in Wisconsin

MEA and 350 Wisconsin are appearing before the Public Service Commission this fall to argue against proposed rate hikes and other proposals that would make it more difficult for Wisconsin families to recoup the cost of solar panel installation.