The utilities are lying about rooftop solar: facts about the "cost shift"
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There are conflicting reports about the impact of rooftop solar on the cost of electricity, with some outlets suggesting that utilities are misrepresenting the issue as a "cost shift" that hurts non-solar customers. Meanwhile, rooftop solar appears to be growing in some areas, such as Florida. The situation is being debated and litigated in various places, including California, where a lawsuit has set a precedent for holding utility regulators accountable.
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