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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Melani Jackson from Salt Lake City installed four plug-in solar panels in her backyard, reducing her electricity bill by about $77 over six months with minimal effort.
- Plug-in solar panel systems, which can be connected to regular electrical outlets, are smaller, cheaper, and easier to install than traditional rooftop solar setups, often costing just a few hundred dollars per panel.
- Utah was the first state to legalize plug-in solar systems, with nine other states including New Jersey, Virginia, and Colorado following suit, and several more considering similar legislation.
- Colorado passed one of the broadest plug-in solar laws recently, inspired by the technology's success in Germany and strong public support during local discussions.
- These laws aim to help homeowners and renters reduce energy costs and promote environmental sustainability by simplifying access to solar power installations.
