You got me reading about this question..
Rate watch: Lower power sales send rates higher - JSOnline
These guys don't plan to cut your bill when you cut your power consumption,
they want more money for less kWh..
I'm going to predict that once a lot of people start installing PV,
the
service charge for just being connected to the grid is going to skyrocket.
Why the Microgrid Could Be the Answer to Our Energy Crisis | Fast Company
This story makes a point about power companies that are fighting PV on homes.
They don't want you to DIY..
My guess is, some U.S. politicians will want to heavily tax our energy
bills for their 'redistribution of taxpayers wealth' schemes..
Kinda like the way they tax gasoline and cigarettes.
But they have failed to notice that people with their own PV will avoid those extra taxes.
I'm not sure how long the state gov and fed gov are going to be tax friendly to
those people who bite the bullet and buy PV..
They don't like it when they can't control you, and your pocketbook.
In America, maybe now might be a good time to buy into some PV.?.
Cheers,
Rich