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California legalizes plug-in solar panels without permits
Original: Want solar but don't own a roof? California just legalized plug-in panels, no permission required
California has legalized plug-in solar panels, allowing residents who do not own a roof — such as renters — to use portable panels without needing permission or permits. The change, reported by the Los Angeles Times, opens access to solar power for people previously excluded by homeownership requirements, and is drawing attention as a notable shift in US energy policy.
Why now: A new state law making solar accessible to renters without permits is a significant and unusual policy change.
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- Want solar but don't own a roof? California just legalized plug-in panels, no permission required · Los Angeles Times
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