kris mayes is coming for your bank account: new mandate forces you to pay for solar panels you don't want
Your electric bill is about to get hit with a hidden tax, thanks to a new state mandate pushed by Arizona Attorney General kris mayes. Starting next quarter, every homeowner must pay a $15 monthly surcharge on their utility bill—whether they own solar panels or not. The fee funds rebates for wealthy solar owners, while renters, low-income families, and those with shaded roofs foot the bill. Critics say it's a Robin Hood scheme gone wrong, and your wallet is the target.