Should the Great Sunshine State of Arizona Do More to Protect Solar Rights?

Abstract

Arizona’s greatest natural resource is the sun shining on our homes every day. This sunshine is so abundant that it could provide more energy than the state’s population could ever use. Today, the use of solar technologies is expanding because it provides energy in a cost effective way. Solar technologies save homeowners money, reduce pollution, and most importantly, benefit Arizona’s economy. Solar panels, however, generate unique negative externalities that may stifle solar growth over time. This Comment explores Arizona’s current solar proliferation policies and offers suggestions on how to adjust current laws in order to make an even bigger environmental impact on the state.