CHICAGO — Lawmakers and advocates are pressing for increased adoption of small-scale solar projects and other so-called distributed energy sources that can help lower electricity bills and meet the forthcoming electricity demand.
Speaking on a panel Monday at the National Conference of State Legislatures’s annual legislative summit, Ohio Rep. Sharon Ray, a Republican, said distributed sources — which include rooftop solar, community solar, electric vehicle chargers, batteries and smart demand-response devices like thermostats — save money and make the grid more reliable.
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