California lawmakers approve plug-in solar bill — as authorities promise potential savings of up to $450 a…
- California lawmakers have approved a plug-in solar bill
- All that's required now is the Governor's signature
- These kits could save you up to $450 a year on electricity
Adding plug-in solar power to your home's energy mix is about to become legal in California: lawmakers in the state have now passed a bill approving the use of plug-in (or balcony) panels, so it's now ready to be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Senate Bill 868 (the Plug and Play Solar Act) was first proposed at the start of the year, and permits plug-in solar kits up to 1,200 watts to be connected to a standard outlet. A simple online registration form is all that's required in terms of paperwork.
If you're new to the tech, it enables residents to benefit from solar energy without the expensive installation costs or planning permission processes associated with rooftop solar. You just...
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