By Evan Wyloge | azcapitoltimes.com
The fight over Arizona’s solar industry spilled into the streets Wednesday as a group of about 40 retirees protested in front of the headquarters of Arizona Public Service, criticizing the utility for asking state regulators to reduce rooftop solar incentives.
They said APS has been dishonest in its approach to the issue and wants to kill the rooftop solar industry in Arizona to keep control of energy generation and to maintain profit margins.
The protest was organized by Dru Bacon, a former solar energy consultant and resident of the Pebble Creek retirement community in Goodyear. Bacon said he used to work for a rooftop solar installer and consulting firm, but that he now only volunteers as a solar advocate. Bacon said his community has benefited immensely from the incentive that APS wants to reduce.
