California lawmakers have approved a bill to let residents install plug-in solar panels without professional help or utility sign-off, despite warnings from electrical workers about new safety risks.
On August 26, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 868, sending it to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature or veto. The bill, authored by Democratic state senator Scott Wiener, would establish safety standards for portable solar systems, sometimes called “balcony solar”, and make it easier for homeowners and renters to use small, plug-in solar panels to offset rising energy costs. Supporters say this will expand access to solar power, especially for renters and those in modest homes, but critics say it could put families at risk.
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