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Kansas law changes could boost solar energy options

Published: Jun. 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - New Kansas laws could make it more worthwhile for you to consider solar energy.

June 5 is World Environmental Day. Good Energy Solutions CEO Malcolm Proudfit marked the day by visiting Eye on NE Kansas to detail the changes.

Among the changes is increasing the limits of how much power generation can come from net-metered solar from 1 percent to 5 percent. Proudfit says the increase will help solar make more financial sense for homeowners and businesses to consider.

Watch the video to hear what will be new come July 1, 2024, and how it could make solar a more attractive option for some people.

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