Electric utilities throughout the country are seeking for ways to address the growing threats that distributed solar energy technologies pose to their long-term stability. In particular, a small number of utilities have recently begun pursuing an “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” sort...

To what extent should fairness considerations drive energy policy? This basic question underlies much of the current debate over the net metering programs and related policies that have propelled record growth in the rooftop solar industry over the past decade. Utilities are increasingly calling...