California Senate passes bill to legalize and define plug-in portable solar devices for home use
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James Nanzo
18h ago· 5 min readenNews
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Summary
The California Senate passed SB 868, the "Plug And Play Solar Act," on a bipartisan 35-1 vote. The bill would create a legal definition for "portable solar generation devices" like balcony solar panels and plug-in photovoltaics, making it easier for residents to use small solar setups that plug into wall outlets to reduce power costs. The proposal now heads to the Assembly for consideration before the August 31 deadline.
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The state Senate passed SB 868, dubbed the 'Plug And Play Solar Act,' on a bipartisan 35-1 vote.
If enacted, the bill would create a legal definition for 'portable solar generation devices,' which comprises small solar setups, such as balcony solar panels or plug-in photovoltaics.
California lawmakers just moved a step closer to making plug-in solar easier to use at home.