California Legislature passes balcony solar bill

Published on August 26, 2026

Californians could soon put solar panel kits on balconies and in backyards to lower their electric bills — without utility approval. On Wednesday, state lawmakers passed the Plug and Play Solar Act (Senate Bill 868) to legalize balcony solar , a form of DIY clean energy that’s taken off in Germany . The bill, which…

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