AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Xcel Energy recently reminded customers that there are policies on solar installations, and urged customers to get information on pricing before they decide to invest in solar panels.
“Customers who generate their own electricity with home solar panels generally want to stay connected to the central power grid for backup purposes,” Brad Baldridge, director of Customer and Community Relations for Xcel Energy, said in a news release. “And some customers are looking to sell back surplus energy.”
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Officials said it is important for customers to contact Xcel Energy before they finalize the deal so they can understand the policies related to connecting home solar generating systems to the grid as well as knowing what they will be paid for surplus…