1/ BLOCKING ROOFTOP SOLAR uspirg.org/reports/usp/bl… In 2021, a national network of utility interest groups and fossil fuel-linked think tanks continues to offer funding, advice and support to utilities across the country seeking to undermine rooftop #SolarPower. These include: 👉
2/ Edison Electric Institute developed the model for utilities to use in attacking #SolarPower at the state level. EEI worked with #ALEC to create model legislation to attack net metering, and spends a lot donating to and lobbying national Congressional candidates and parties. 
3/ The Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is a Houston-based front group for the utility and #fossilfuel industry, representing companies like Florida Power & Light, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell Oil. It helps utilities fight their battles in states like Florida, Indiana and Utah.
4/ #ALEC has worked for years to fight renewable energy and pro-solar policies across the country by coordinating with utilities and other local special interests and introducing legislation through policymakers who are ALEC members.
5/ Koch-funded campaign organization Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has carried out extensive anti-solar organizing efforts. #Koch organizations have directly supported utility fights against solar power in a number of states.
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