DIY Balcony Solar Goes Mainstream in U.S. as Bills Move to Regulate It
TL;DR
Facing higher electricity bills, Americans are increasingly installing affordable plug-in balcony solar kits as a do-it-yourself energy option; the trend is drawing regulatory attention across about two dozen states, with lawmakers weighing bills to clear interconnection rules and safety standards while utility companies voice concerns.
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- Households embrace balcony solar energy to cut bills mezha.net
- 28 States and DC Could Legalize ‘Balcony Solar’ Planetizen
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