Are utilities dropping solar rebates?

Utility rebates dwindling?

So, I'm investigating a new solar installation for my home, and a couple of potential contractors have told me that time was of the essence as utilities have been dropping rebates and more drops were expected. Now, I haven't verified this fact with my utility, and this could be just a desperation ploy by my contractor.

Likewise, however, even Democratically-controlled Congress can't even extend federal solar tax credits.

On the other hand, solar technology is advancing and making important breakthroughs. Thus, shouldn't there be more rebates? Isn't this the time to push solar over the compared-to-hydrocarbon efficiency threshold?

Do utility companies, for example, truly embrace roof top solar panels, or would they prefer huge solar farms of which they have complete control?