New York Assembly passes bill to legalize and set safety standards for plug-in balcony solar devices
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The New York Assembly passed a bill authorizing the sale of small plug-in solar appliances (balcony solar) for renters and apartment dwellers, with safety standards governed by UL and building codes. Critics pushed for additional pre-deployment engineering safeguards and utility/PSC oversight. The bill aims to democratize access to solar generation.
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Sponsors said UL and building codes will govern safety
critics urged pre‑deployment engineering, utility and PSC safeguards
Lawmakers passed a bill to authorize and set safety standards for small plug‑in solar appliances (often called balcony or plug‑in PV). Sponsors said UL and building codes will govern safety; critics urged pre‑deployment engineering, utility and PSC safegu