There is a long history of monopoly utilities, fossil fuel companies and aligned interests working to block rooftop solar and batteries. These efforts to stop consumer energy choice can be traced back to 2012!
Monopoly utilities fund Edison Electric Institute (EEI), who issued their report “Disruptive Challenges” that claimed rooftop solar is a “threat” to the traditional utility business model and guaranteed profits. For almost a century, monopoly utilities have made money by building large infrastructure projects and then sending ratepayers the bill.
As the Washington Post explains how utilities and fossil fuel companies are fighting to protect their profits,by launching a “determined campaign” to stop consumer solar choice.