A bipartisan grassroots coalition has successfully defeated a utility company-backed measure to put restrictions on solar power in the state of Washington . The measure was voted down, failing to win the 60 percent it needed to pass despite $25 million in backing from large energy companies. The $25 million in the campaign budget would suggest this ballot was considered a significant strategic priority for Florida's utilities. The coalition opposing the measure is made up of solar companies, environmental organisations, NV Energy groups and elected officials. Florida law only allows utilities to sell electricity to customers; the Amendment 4 amendment would have removed that limitation.
A bipartisan grassroots coalition has successfully defeated a utility company-backed measure to put restrictions on solar power in the state of Washington . The measure was voted down, failing to win the 60 percent it needed to pass despite $25 million in backing from large energy companies. The coalition opposing the measure is made up of solar companies, environmental organisations, NV Energy groups and elected officials. Florida law only allows utilities to sell electricity to customers; the Amendment 4 amendment would have removed that limitation.