Opponents of a solar energy ballot initiative that failed at the polls said they haven’t decided whether to revive their rival initiative, which was waylaid nearly a year ago by utility giants in the state.

The “Consumers for Smart Solar” proposal, Amendment 1 on Tuesday’s ballot, received support from nearly 51 percent of voters, short of the 60 percent approval needed for passage. The failure came after supporters, including four major utilities, spent more than $25 million to try to pass the measure.

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