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Newsom signs SB868, allowing small plug-in solar panels
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB868 into law, legalizing small plug-in solar panels for residents. The measure lets people use portable, balcony-style solar units that connect directly into household outlets, removing a key barrier for renters and apartment dwellers who could not install rooftop systems. Supporters see it as a step toward cheaper, more accessible clean energy for ordinary households.
Why now: The new law expands consumer access to solar power and signals a policy shift in California's energy rules.
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- Newsom signs SB868, allowing small plug-in solar panels · South Tahoe Now
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