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U.S. Solar Use Is Low, But Growing Exponentially
Hawaiians are embracing solar power, but what about the rest of the U.S.?
Power and utilities analyst Jon Cohen tells Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson solar penetration in the U.S. is low, but it's experiencing "exponential growth."
There are a number of reasons for this: the cost of panels is coming down, there are various subsidies available and third-party owners have emerged — companies that lease rooftop solar panels to homeowners.
Guest
- Jon Cohen, managing director and analyst on ISI’s Power & Utilities Research Team.
This segment aired on June 10, 2014.