Plug-in solar (also known as “balcony solar”) could be transformational in expanding clean energy & empowering renters & homeowners to lower their electric bills. It’s why I’m authoring legislation (Senate Bill 868) to allow people to use them.
These small, low cost devices can be plugged into a wall socket. They generate a modest amount of solar energy to power a portion of your energy needs. That means you’re drawing less from the grid & your bill is lower. Under existing law, people need to get full interconnection agreements with their utilities in order to use plug-in solar. Almost no one engages in that onerous process. SB 868 eliminates that requirement.
Currently, renters typically cannot install rooftop solar & many homeowners can’t due to physical constraints or not being able to afford the upfront investment. Plug-in solar allows these folks to benefit & lower their bills.
this is WILD: Zohran’s one issue he changed his mind about is being more supportive of market rate housing, but now there’s a “leftist” assembly candidate (David Siffert) who has gone the EXACT OPPOSITE DIRECTION and become more NIMBY
Support his YIMBY opponent: @ryderkessler