California expands solar options for homes

California legislature recently passed SB 868, a bill that would allow homeowners to install plug-in solar panels. The bill passed with bipartisan support and now awaits the Governor’s signature.

California follows efforts to make this technology more widely available, like other states such as New Hampshire, Colorado and New York.

Southern California Edison spokesperson David Eisenhauer told KQED that the company has a neutral stance on the bill.

“Balcony solar lets California residents place a small solar panel on a sunny patio or balcony, plug it into a regular wall outlet and start saving on their electricity bill right away,” said Bernadette Del Chiaro, the Environmental Working Group senior vice president for California.