Although the cost of solar panels has plunged in recent years, it's still expensive to do the planning and installation. With MadiSUN Megawatts Solar Market Pathways, the city of Madison aims to bring those costs down locally by getting households, businesses and other entities to collaborate. But this proposal is being opposed by Madison Gas and Electric.
Isthmus news editor Joe Tarr reported on the city's proposal and MGE's approach to renewable energy on October 15, and discussed his story with WORT producer Dylan Brogan on the October 16 edition of In Our Backyard.
Listen to the interview.