Idaho Power proposes to gut rooftop solar grid export payments

Idaho Power proposes to gut rooftop solar grid export payments

The utility proposed a 60% cut to net metering rates, extending cuts that took place last year, and dropping the rate to about 2 cents per kWh.Electric utility Idaho Power filed a proposal with the state’s Public Utilities Commission to cut net metering rates by 60%. Net metering enables homes and businesses to credit solar output exported to the grid against utility bills. It’s an arrangement that provides emissions-free electricity to the loca…