https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-billContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-bill#u56170Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:06:42 +0000California lawmakers approved a balcony solar bill alongside legislation addressing data center rate structures and artificial intelligence restrictions as the legislative session closed. The plug-in solar measure cleared the Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support on Wednesday night. It now sits before Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature. Supporters indicate that using plug-in solar kits at home could save residents up to $450 a year by making residential installations both easier and cheaper.Why it mattersThe state legislature also addressed energy infrastructure by passing proposals https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-bill#u53595Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:25:19 +0000The California Legislature passed several pro-solar bills, including a measure allowing plug-in solar panels and the industry-backed Community Renewable Energy Program Act (AB 1813). These bills now await the governor's signature. The legislation aims to expand solar access for renters and increase distributed energy sources across the state. By easing installation requirements for residential settings and promoting community-based renewable energy, the state seeks to lower energy costs and accelerate the adoption of clean energy technology.Why it mattersPrevious regulations made solar in https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-lawmakers-pass-plug-in-solar-bill#u51168Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:51:57 +0000California lawmakers passed a bill that permits the use of plug-in solar panels, often called balcony solar, which users can connect directly into wall outlets. The legislation has moved to the governor for a final signature. The measure aims to reduce energy costs and increase access to affordable clean energy by easing the requirements for installing solar technology in residential settings.Why it mattersTraditional solar installations typically require professional mounting and complex electrical integration. This legislation targets a more accessible model that allows renters or homeowners