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Lead Story Oct 2, 2026

California legalizes plug-in balcony solar, cutting utility red tape for renters

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 868, opening the door to small plug-in balcony solar systems for Californians who cannot install rooftop panels. Two companion bills also aim to unlock home batteries, EVs and smart thermostats as virtual power plants and squeeze more from the existing grid.

Priya Sharma

Analysis

Q2 2026 50-State Solar Report: 284 Distributed Solar Policy Actions Taken

The Q2 2026 edition of "The 50 States of Solar" report reveals 45 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico, took 284 distributed solar policy actions, led by net metering and community solar. Key trends include plug-in solar legislation and state efforts to balance distributed generation costs among ratepayers.

Priya Sharma Jul 30, 2026