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Residents urge Radford leaders to restore annual net metering as staff works on policy
Summary
Homeowners criticized a recent change to Radford’s net‑metering practice, saying the city shifted from annual to monthly banking of rooftop solar credits without a board‑approved policy; city manager says staff will craft a balanced policy and noted an estimated $25 monthly grid-maintenance cost per customer.
Homeowners and solar system owners told Radford City Council they felt blindsided when the city moved from annual to monthly net metering, a change they say was made without a board‑approved policy or broad public notice.
"Who made the decision to change the net metering process from yearly to monthly?" asked Steve Fry, a Radford resident who said he and his wife have owned a home solar system for roughly 10 years. Fry urged council to…
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