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Solar panel owner in Hutto sees rates go up

The switch to solar is an important part of the future of energy in Texas. But as it gains popularity, one Hutto resident is sharing his story after seeing his monthly bill unexpectedly skyrocket.

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Declining costs and government encouragement have resulted in a rapid increase in solar energy production in the United States over the past 10 years, although solar’s share remains small: 1.6 percent of all electricity generation in 2018. That rapid growth is projected to continue.

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