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CA Considers Taxing Solar Power Generation

Posted by timothy on from the corrupts-absolutely dept.

California is considering a proposal by the state Public Utilities Commission to charge an 'exit tax,' proportional to the amount of power you generate, on electricity generated by means such as solar panels for your own use. I would expect a state like California to try and encourage the adoption of alternative power sources, but this seems a really odd way of doing it. Two groups have started lobbying against this tax. If passed, it sets a precedent that many fear will lead to similar taxes outside CA.

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  1. not to complain but by hswerdfe · · Score: 5, Funny

    CA = Canada

    its our top level domain. damit

    I don't care if California has a bigger economy or not.

    we are not giving it up

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  2. The Sunshine State! by dnahelix · · Score: 4, Funny

    I guess that slogan actually means that California owns the fawking SUN!!!!

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  3. Re:This is ridiculous by anubi · · Score: 4, Funny
    Even nomadic folks living out in the desert had to carry little water meters, and pour all the water they use through it.

    If they pee, do they get credit?

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