By Herman K. Trabish | GreenTech Media
U.S. homeowners are concerned about the cost of solar, but want it as an option, according to a recent survey conducted by Zogby Analytics and commissioned by Clean Edge and SolarCity.
The survey found that 75 percent of U.S. homeowners opposed utilities limiting their access to alternative sources of electricity. It also showed that 73 percent of homeowners will buy solar from utilities that sell it — but they will buy it from other energy providers as well.
“This is the first poll, as far as I know, to deal with the issue of choice, and it shows utilities are at risk if they think there isn’t public opinion around…homeowners’ desire, whether through a utility, a third party, or on their own, to install systems that provide energy, energy storage and other utility services,” said Clean Edge Managing Director Ron Pernick.
If you’d like to discuss energy issues, contact Court Rich, director of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Department at crich@roselawgroup.com
