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Newsom signs SB868 legalizing small plug-in solar panels
Original: Newsom signs SB868, allowing small plug-in solar panels
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB868 into law, allowing residents to use small plug-in solar panels. The measure opens the door for easier, low-cost solar adoption by households without full rooftop installations, and it is being reported by local outlets including South Tahoe Now. The law is expected to appeal to renters and homeowners seeking cheaper clean energy options.
Why now: The new law makes solar power accessible to more California residents, drawing interest from energy and consumer audiences.
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- Newsom signs SB868, allowing small plug-in solar panels · South Tahoe Now
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