This was a forgone conclusion. This was coming down the road for two years. Both sides were very vocal multiple times about potential contract discussions.

Shame because I think neither side is even considering each other's vantage point.

This article adds nothing meaningful.

The the future if medicine will likely include fewer doctors but it won't necessarily be due to a wave of new medical technologies. Sadly it's second order consequences of cost containment by insurance companies and large hospitals.

I totally agree. However I think there are a few important issues around cost, maintenance, and energy use. I think some of this needs to discussed and settled or the consumer is going to be at a significant disadvantage.

The reality here is that the benefit of solar to the end consumer is small and will very likely become smaller and smaller over time.

Once solar power reaches a significant foot print in the power market the power company will simply offer less and less when selling it back. In fact, there may come a day when you get no benefit at all for selling back to the power company, citing last mile maintenance needs or something of that nature.