SPONSORED: IS YOUR UTILITY WAGING WAR ON SOLAR PANELS? MANY ARE!

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This sponsored video from Transport Evolved, presented by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, investigates the significant opposition faced by rooftop solar panel adoption from utility companies and special interest groups. Despite advancements in solar technology and a dramatic decrease in installation costs over the past decade, the presenter details how various organizations are actively working to make solar power less accessible and more expensive for homeowners. The video highlights the tactics used, including lobbying for anti-solar legislation and attacking net metering policies, which allow homeowners to earn credits for excess energy fed back to the grid. While acknowledging the benefits of solar for grid resilience and reduced emissions, the core argument is that these efforts serve to protect traditional utility business models. The presenter urges viewers to become involved locally and advocate for pro-solar policies. The video also features a sponsored segment promoting Energy Sage as a tool for researching and connecting with solar installers.