Opposition

The local population is mostly pro-solar. The county government itself is pro-solar and it has already taken steps towards adapting the technology at county level. The real resistance lies with SMUD that is making it difficult for consumers to switch to grid-tied solar systems. SMUD has repeatedly tried to pass legislation that would have made the installation of solar systems unviable for homeowners. No visible opposition to solar and wind power is found in the surrounding counties of El dorado, Sutter-Yuba, and Nevada. No opposition groups were found on Facebook as well.