Frank is spot-on with this analysis. His is the correct paradigm for analyzing this "problem".
The real issue is that utilities know that net-metering will continue to grow, and they see their market share declining.
JBK
________________________________ From: ec-bounces@osenergy.org ec-bounces@osenergy.org on behalf of frank young fyoung@mountain.net Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 1:06 PM To: wvec-board@yahoogroups.com; WVHCBOARD@yahoogroups.com; 'WV Chapter Energy Committee' Subject: [EC] Utilities want higher charges placed on rooftop solar customers
"To be sure, any customer who purchases less electricity than the average is 'subsidized,'" Young wrote. "It is the average rate structure, not net metering, that shifts costs among retail customers."
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20151005/GZ01/151009735/1102