New home solar rates to go up [VIDEO]

Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Bob Stump listens during comments from the public on the proposal to change the state’s solar net metering system./ Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times
Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Bob Stump listens during comments from the public on the proposal to change the state’s solar net metering system./ Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times

By Jason Barry | CBS 5 News

The battle over the future of solar energy in Arizona took another turn Thursday.

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of raising rates on new home solar customers.

New home solar customers will see an increase of about $5 on their monthly utility bill.

Arizona Public Service had asked for the rate hike, claiming that home solar customers are getting a free ride by not paying for some maintenance costs that have been passed on to non-solar users.

The $5 fee hike is significantly less than the $50 to $100 increase that APS originally asked for.

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