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California Lawmakers Greenlight Solar Panels You Can Plug Into the Wall
Legislation to make it easy for Californians to install plug-in solar panels is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
In as little as a year, lowering your electricity bill could be as simple as buying a kit with a few solar panels and accessories, completing a quick online registration form, and plugging it into a standard outlet.
California lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday night to formally legalize plug-in, or balcony, solar: small, portable and relatively inexpensive systems that do not require rewiring or the costly installation fees that often come with rooftop solar.
The legislation, SB 868, sailed through the state assembly and senate with bipartisan support. The bill now moves to the governor’s desk for signature.
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California Legislature Passes Nation’s Largest Proposed
Investment in Community News
Historic effort provides support to local news outlets for hiring or retaining local journalists, AB 2222 now heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk
The Community NEWS Act (AB 2222), which would create refundable tax credits to help California news organizations hire and retain local journalists, passed out of the California Legislature after getting supermajority support in both chambers. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until September 30 to sign or veto a landmark bill to support and rebuild local news outlets.