Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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7/16/18  5:00 pm
Commenter: Pickett Craddock, Oak Grove Plantation Bed and Breakfast

Rooftop Solar with battery backup need to be supported by the state
 

We have seen what devastation relying on the electrical grid produced in Puerto Rico.  On site solar energy coupled with battery storage is the best way to provide resilient power during natural disasters.  Also expanding incentives and reducing barriers to customer owned solar helps create well-paying local jobs.  Virginia needs to expand net metering, third party ownership and eliminate unnecessary barriers to customer owned solar.  Discussion and action around grid modernization must include input from consumers and ratepayers.

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