There are several studies by renewable-energy opponents claiming that attaining state goals will be prohibitively expensive. While their logic is flawed, they form a serious problem in trying to save legislation here, and in other states.
To counter this, I believe that we need to document how much renewable-energy legislation is really costing. It will buttress my LWV Legislative testimony. Below are the results of a Google search . Additions and corrections – PLEASE.
Arizona (Utility companies): $2.78 & $3.15
http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/solar/Business/installers_3.html
https://www.tep.com/news/updates/rest/
Massachusetts (State's Clean Energy Center): $0.30
http://www.masscec.com/index.cfm/page/About-MassCEC/pid/11193
Michigan (Public Service Commission Report): 0 - $3, depending on provider
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/act_295_update_energy_fair_390176_7.pdf
New Mexico (Public Service Commission Announcement): $1.38 - $1.47
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/localnews/081512PNMrenewable#.UP_ytCdi5X8
North Carolina (Charlotte News Observer, April 24, 2013): $0.22-0.42
Push to end NC's renewable energy program dies in committee
www.newsobserver.com
Ohio (my analysis): $0.10 - 0.25
tinyurl.com/alanpeg-1301
Texas (calculated using opponents data): $ 0.30
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7807127979107675002#editor/target=post;postID=2364287535437302697http://
Virginia (Attorney General Estimate): $1.29 - $1.40
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/01/repeal-va-renewable-energy-incentives-proposed
Wisconsin (Public Service Commission Report): 1.00 – 1.09 percent
http://psc.wi.gov/pdffiles\News Releases\2012\06 June\RPS Report.pdf
Note: I have not included MD. Recent news stories on plans for offshore wind there contain the Governor's estimates of future costs, not actual costs.
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