Family’s Solar Panels Are “Too Powerful,” Shut Down By Utility Company

Source: www.minds.com | Original Post Date: September 3, 2015 –

This is a twist.

Southern California residents Ron and Sarah Hall were paying too much in electricity bills and decided to make the switch to solar, contracting Solar City to outline their roof with 36 solar panels.  Nearly a year ago, the installation was complete and for that entire year, the energy bill did not change.

It turns out, the utility company had never turned the panels on.  Because the panels were producing energy at 128% [of consumption], they were 28% too efficient and didn’t fall under the limitations placed on residents for power creation.  The state believes that if a resident is making too much power, they can sell the extra and are potential energy distributors, liable for additional commercial business regulations.  The Halls were not told, they just kept paying their exorbitant bills.