Edward Haas

A common goal of local government is to reduce spending. One of the best ways communities can reduce their costs is by developing renewable energy projects. Projects that are in place relieve communities of the cost of commercial energy suppliers. Net metering is only fair and truly a market based economy. Long ago we recognized that the producers of a commodity must not also prevent other producers from utilizing the means of distribution - this goes back to the payola scandals of the record industry. All suppliers of power into the grid must be treated equally, and net metering is the only way that occurs. Assurance of net metering abilities into the future makes many projects cost-effective. The utilities must compete in this market. If you truly believe in free market economics and that local governments should control their spending, you will approve this bill.