Homeowners are 'group-buying' solar panels to avoid utility rate hikes

Homeowners are 'group-buying' solar panels to avoid utility rate hikes

Homeowners in Michigan are banding together to buy solar panels in bulk, cutting upfront costs while strengthening their home energy independence. According to the Associated Press, the push for group solar is largely a grassroots effort driven by solar advocates across Michigan.  The benefits of technology became clear to Woody Gontina after his home stayed powered during a five-day outage thanks solely to his solar and battery backup system. T…