Arizona solar industry calls for end to rooftop panel taxes

By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services/East Valley Tribune Calling it unfair — and fearing loss of business — the state’s solar industry called on Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday to overrule a decision by her Department of Revenue that the rooftop panels they lease are taxable. Barry Goldwater Jr., chairman of the industry sponsored Tell Utilities Solar won’t be …

‘Washington Times’ examines Arizona’s APS v solar industry battle, Court Rich, co-chair of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Department is quoted

Court Rich, co-chair Rose Law Group Renewable Energy Department, Jason Rose, spokesman for TUSK, explain net metering dispute The current fight over solar power in Arizona is taking on epic proportions as attack ads pop up, accusations fly, and unlikely alliances form. The outcome of the battle between Arizona Public Service Co. (APS), the state’s largest electric utility, and the …