As some states attempt to weaken solar crediting policies, Minnesota looks to make them more effective and fair.

Minnesota utility regulators on Wednesday approved the nation’s first statewide formula for calculating the value of customer-generated solar power.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted 3-2 in favor of a proposal aimed at settling the perennial debate over how much solar power is worth to a utility and its ratepayers, as well as to society and the environment.

via Minnesota Becomes First State to Set ‘Value of Solar’ Tariff : Greentech Media.