Regulators in 27 U.S. states are shifting residential electricity pricing toward higher fixed monthly charges and lower usage-based rates, weakening the economics of rooftop solar and home battery systems. This redesign reduces incentives for distributed energy, compresses savings from peak-rate arbitrage, and reinforces reliance on costly centralized grid expansion…
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/23/mandatory-utility-fees-distort-price-signals-for-rooftop-solar-in-the-us/
