Solar companies form new trade group Four U.S. companies that install rooftop solar panels have created a new group to defend the use of net metering—a means of calculating power usage by deducting the amount of electricity a home or other structure generates on its own. The Alliance for Solar Choice "believes anyone should have the option to switch from utility power to distributed solar power," according to a news release. The group said its primary focus would be on continuing net metering laws already in place in 43 states. "Monopoly utilities are trying to eliminate [net metering] to halt the consumer-driven popularity of rooftop solar, which is helping create… Read More