I’m writing to urge you to Vote YES on SB 868 and get it to the Governor's desk. This bill would legalize plug-in balcony solar panels statewide — no permits, no installers, no months-long wait.
The Assembly Committee on Appropriations needs to advance it, and then the full Assembly needs to pass it.
California's solar industry has taken a serious hit since the CPUC slashed net metering, contributing to roughly 17,000 job losses. SB 868 is a practical step toward rebuilding momentum.
With 44% of Californians renting, most residents have been locked out of rooftop solar entirely. Plug-in panels change that. Six states have already legalized this technology, and 34 plug-in solar bills have been introduced nationally since 2025 alone. California should be leading this wave, not catching up to Utah.
The Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee passed SB 868 18-0. That kind of unanimous support reflects how straightforward this is. California has the sunshine, the population, and the need.
Pass this bill. Thank you.
First sent on June 15 by Mark
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