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UNFAIR RATE INCREASE PENALIZES XCEL ENERGY
CUSTOMERS WITH SOLAR PV SYSTEMS!

Xcel Energy Proposes Discriminatory Rate Hike to Penalize Solar Energy Households
Residents with grid-tie solar systems connected to Xcel Energy will be subject to a SOLAR PENALTY under a proposal currently under review by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT THE PUC’S PUBLIC HEARING IS IMPERATIVE!

Every residence with a solar system will be charged a ratcheted MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE— regardless of how much electricity is generated by the solar system in that month. If a solar household purchases electricity from Xcel Energy in ANY twelve-month period, Xcel will charge the customer for that same amount of electricity as A MINIMUM CHARGE EVERY SINGLE MONTH FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS—even in months when you are producing all of your own electricity! If you purchase electricity from Xcel Energy in more than one month, the new minimum monthly charge will be pegged to the month in which you purchase the GREATEST number of kilowatthours! These charges are IN ADDITION to the current minimum $7.50 per month already paid by solar customers! Xcel Energy is proposing its third increase in residential rates this year, and on top of that—targeting residential solar customers in particular. Under Xcel Energy’s proposal: THIS PROPOSAL WILL PENALIZE COLORADO RESIDENTS FOR INSTALLING SOLAR SYSTEMS AND REDUCE SOLAR SYSTEM “PAYBACK” DRAMATICALLY. IT IS A NEGATIVE NATIONAL PRECEDENT THAT REJECTS THE SPIRIT OF AMENDMENT 37 AND STALLS THE CREATION OF THE NEW ENERGY ECONOMY!

JOIN US IN TAKING ACTION:
1. Contact your solar installer to confirm your attendance at the PUC’s public comment hearing on Wednesday, 5 August, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1550, Denver, 80202.
A public outcry must be heard at the PUC to stop this proposal before it becomes energy policy
in Colorado. A large crowd of concerned—and polite--solar owners is our best defense against
this outrageous proposal. Remember that we are speaking to the PUC as it considers Xcel Energy’s proposal. Xcel Energy made the proposal, not the PUC.

2. While it is best to show up in person, you can send an email to register your objections with the PUC. http://dora.state.co.us/pls/real/CCTS_oweb/complaint_form Re: Docket # 09AL-299E

3. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your solar installer or check out the website of the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA): http://www.coseia.org