Colorado Springs City Council Rejects Proposal to Increase Solar Customers' Bills
Colorado Springs residents gathered at city hall to voice their opinions on a proposal to charge solar customers more for peak hour usage.
The proposal, part of the new Energy Wise program, aimed to level the field by charging solar users more during peak hours of 5-9 p.m.
Tristen Gearheart, CFO of Colorado Springs Utilities, noted that solar users generate most of their energy during morning or early afternoon hours when demand is lower and supply is higher, making energy cheaper during these hours.
- Hundreds of residents attended the hearing to express their concerns.
- Many solar customers invested tens of thousands of dollars in solar panels, citing past incentives.
- The city council informally voted 5-4 to kill the proposal after nine hours of testimony.
Author's summary: City council rejects proposal to increase solar customers' bills.