New York Balcony Solar Could Bring DIY Power If Hochul Signs Sunny Act
New York lawmakers passed the Solar Up Now New York (SUNNY) Act to legalize plug‑in balcony solar, and Gov. Hochul must decide by year‑end whether to sign it. If enacted, the bill would exempt balcony plug‑in systems from utility approval, cap systems at 1,200 watts, and could help renters and apartment dwellers lower electric bills, with supporters arguing it boosts affordable clean energy and opponents watching Hochul’s stance ahead of the midterms.