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Solar program to pay Oregonians premium rates for power they generate
May 29, 2010 /
Oregonians who install solar panels will soon be eligible to receive checks from utility companies at premium rates for the power they generate.
A pilot program unveiled Friday — the first of its kind in the nation — is designed to guarantee homeowners and businesses a long-term stream of income to cover their costs. Ratepayers of participating utilities will fund the program through higher monthly bills; that spooks utility-customer advocates who say expanding the program could push rates to unaffordable levels.
By Richard Read, The Oregonian
Full Story: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2010/05/solar_program_to_pay_oregonian.html
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