The recent Rocky Mountain Power proposal to increase net-metering fees on its solar customers is a drastic step in the wrong direction. People in Utah who are investing in solar are doing their part for air quality, the climate, and our recreation economy, but this recent proposal penalizes their efforts rather than rewards them.
As a professional snowboarder, I’ve traveled the world to ride in iconic mountain landscapes, and on every trip, I have witnessed the impacts of climate change. However, few things concern me as much as the changes I am seeing in my home state, right here in the Wasatch.