Nick Schultz authored a bill that could cut your LADWP…
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Nick Schultz authored a bill that could cut your LADWP bill, plug solar into a wall outlet, no approval needed
Assemblymember Nick Schultz (HD-44) is a principal co-author on SB 868, the "Plug Into the Sun Act" — a bill that would let any California renter or homeowner plug a small solar panel into a standard wall outlet and start generating electricity. No utility approval. No permits. No contractor. No landlord sign-off required.
These are called plug-in solar or balcony solar panels. A panel on your balcony, patio, or south-facing window plugged into a regular outlet. Typically 400–800 watts, $400–$1,000 upfront. In LA where summer cooling bills are brutal and a huge percentage of residents rent, this is one of the few energy bills in years that's actually designed for us.
What SB 868 does:
* Removes the requirement to get utility pre-approval
* Bans LADWP and other utilities from charging fees or requiring extra equipment
* Requires UL safety certification and anti-islanding (shuts off automatically during outages)
Hearing is **April 13.** Utah passed this unanimously in 2025. Virginia passed it 96-0 this year.
Learn more about plug in solar and how to support the bill at pluginsolarusa.com http://pluginsolarusa.com
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Assemblymember Nick Schultz (HD-44) is a principal co-author on SB 868, the "Plug Into the Sun Act" — a bill that would let any California renter or homeowner plug a small solar panel into a standard wall outlet and start generating electricity. No utility approval. No permits. No contractor. No landlord sign-off required.
These are called plug-in solar or balcony solar panels. A panel on your balcony, patio, or south-facing window plugged into a regular outlet. Typically 400–800 watts, $400–$1,000 upfront. In LA where summer cooling bills are brutal and a huge percentage of residents rent, this is one of the few energy bills in years that's actually designed for us.
What SB 868 does:
* Removes the requirement to get utility pre-approval
* Bans LADWP and other utilities from charging fees or requiring extra equipment
* Requires UL safety certification and anti-islanding (shuts off automatically during outages)
Hearing is **April 13.** Utah passed this unanimously in 2025. Virginia passed it 96-0 this year.
Learn more about plug in solar and how to support the bill at pluginsolarusa.com http://pluginsolarusa.com
#local
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