California's New Solar Laws Are Opening More Ways to Cut Your Bill Is Your Home Missing Out?

California's New Solar Laws Are Opening More Ways to Cut Your Bill Is Your Home Missing Out?

California's New Solar Laws Are Opening More Ways to Cut Your Bill Is Your Home Missing Out?In House Contributor
Published on: 10/10/2026

California passed new laws on plug-in solar and home battery virtual power plants, while vetoing a community solar bill. Learn what each law does, why homeowners with a roof still have the biggest opportunity, and how to get solar and battery storage

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Governor Newsom Just Legalized Plug-In Solar Here's Why It Won't Keep Your Lights On in an Outage

Governor Newsom Just Legalized Plug-In Solar Here's Why It Won't Keep Your Lights On in an Outage

Governor Newsom Just Legalized Plug-In Solar Here's Why It Won't Keep Your Lights On in an OutageIn House Contributor
Published on: 06/10/2026

California legalized plug-in solar up to 1,200 watts with SB 868, but these units must shut off during outages and won't make a major dent in a homeowner's bill. Learn why stacking multiple units is risky.

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