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Clean energy: incentives for self-generated renewables

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New incentives for self-generated renewables a ‘win for clean energy’

The on Tuesday added a new rebate and low-income credits in its updated rule on compensating homeowners for generating renewable power.  

With hopes of growing the number of self-generating renewable power, the PSC announced a $3,500 rebate for home and small business owners a system such as rooftop solar panels, as well as higher payments to households earning up to 250% of the federal poverty level.   

“These new rules will make Mississippi open to business to clean energy technology developers, manufacturers, and installers, and will boost low-income opportunities allowing Mississippians to experience the cost-saving of solar energy,” Central District Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey said. 

Net metering works by customers selling any extra renewable power they generate back to their utility company. 

Mississippi has the second-lowest number of participants – roughly 300, as of February –  among states with a net metering . It also was one of the last states to adopt net metering, starting the program in 2015. 

Clean energy advocates were critical of the original rule because, unlike in most states, net metering customers in Mississippi aren’t reimbursed at the retail price for their generated power.

The PSC’s regulated utility companies – Entergy Mississippi and – pushed back against expanding net metering, arguing that paying too much money in incentives puts an unfair cost burden on non-participating customers. 

Although the new rule announced this didn’t raise the reimbursement rate, Mississippi Sierra Club director Louie Miller called it a “win for the clean energy sector.”

“I applaud the commission on what they did, I think they really stepped up,” Miller said. “As we’ve seen with the price of natural gas and with how volatile fossil fuels are, this is going to give a lot of people the option to self-generate their electricity.”

Between the new $3,500 rebate and federal rebates available to self-generating customers, those homeowners are going to “see some real money,” he explained. Miller also pointed to long-term benefits of self-generation, such as during storms when customers lose connection to their utility’s power grid.  

Among other changes, the new rule allows the PSC to go back and make changes once the threshold for net metering customers – which increased from 3% of a utility company’s peak demand to 4% – is met, giving the commission more flexibility. The changes also lock in whatever reimbursement rate a customer is receiving for the next 25 years. 

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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News anchor dropped after social media post telling Trump-haters supporting Harris: ‘Stay home, don’t vote’

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www.foxnews.com – – 2024-11-04 11:51:00

SUMMARY: David “Dave” Elliott, a anchor for in for nearly 40 years, was fired after expressing political views on social . He revealed on Facebook that his termination was due to his political opinions, specifically mentioning a where he advised people not to vote out of hatred for Donald Trump. Elliott characterized his social media posts as satire, distinguishing them from his professional work. He noted that the discussion with his station’s general about his dismissal was brief, and the topic of social media was raised. WLOX’s management declined to comment on the matter.

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National Women’s March held in Tupelo brings locals together

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www.wcbi.com – Kaleb Green – 2024-11-02 22:19:00

SUMMARY: The Women’s March in , Mississippi, joined national marches advocating for women’s rights, coinciding with in Washington D.C. and other . Organized by Indivisible Northeast Mississippi, the march influential speakers who emphasized the importance of personal autonomy and women’s involvement in societal issues. Participants expressed gratitude for the ‘s significance in a small town, with speakers urging women to fight for their rights and control their own bodies. The message for young women included themes of independence and empowerment, encouraging them to pursue their goals bravely. The Tupelo march was part of a larger movement encompassing similar events in and Hattiesburg.

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‘Get Out to Vote’ rally encourages citizens to cast their ballots

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-11-02 20:01:00

SUMMARY: Elected in Columbus, Mississippi, are promoting voter participation ahead of election day through a “Get Out to Vote” rally hosted by Representative Kabir Karriem and District Supervisor Leroy Brooks. The provided food and drinks while emphasizing the significance of exercising rights. Karriem stressed the importance of voting, stating every citizen should participate. Brooks, reflecting on the historical struggles for voting rights, underscored that voting should be a natural part of civic engagement. The rally took place in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, encouraging community members to take action.

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