STATE TRACKER
Where does your state stand?
WHAT WE DO
The work behind every new state law
We help write the bills
We help sponsors adapt our model bill language to the state-specific context, increasing likelihood legislation gets passed.
We testify
Expert testimony in 10+ states so far, plus behind the scenes education for lawmakers
We build coalitions
50+ national and local partners, from housing advocates to clean energy groups.
We organize people
Renters, seniors and families who'd benefit, telling lawmakers why it matters to them.
VOICES FROM THE HEARING ROOM
What people are telling lawmakers
"Balcony solar addresses the challenge of Hawaii having the highest residential
electricity rates in the nation. By empowering residents to produce clean energy from the sun, this bill reduces household electricity costs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions."
Christine, HI
"This legislation represents a pragmatic means of saving money and reducing the peak demand for electrical power. Balcony solar systems enable homeowners and renters to plug in small, safe, quiet, non-polluting, mobile solar units directly into a standard electrical receptacle. . . SB540 is a bipartisan solution that benefits all ratepayers.
Kennard, NH
"As the nation's electricity demand continues to surge . . . people should be able to harness the free energy that daily shines on us from the sun, our nearest star. This bill would allow use of this free energy, at comparatively low cost with the simple act of plugging a small, portable solar panel into an electrical outlet at one's residence. In addition, the bill requires these small, portable solar panels to safely operate"
Nathan, CO
TAKE ACTION
Contact your legislator with our letter draft
Email your legislator
We'll find your representatives and give you a letter template you can edit.
Share your story
Tell us what plug-in solar would mean for your household. Real stories move votes.
Testify or attend a hearing
We'll prepare you with talking points and tell you exactly when and where.
Use the tool below if your state has not passed plug-in solar legislation.
AFTER A LAW PASSES
Passing the law is step one.
Once a state says yes, we stay to make sure the law works for real households.
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Developing consumer guidance for state residents
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Working to bring plug-in solar to seniors, renters, and low-income communities
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Providing educational resources for landlords, code officials, and inspectors
COALITION PARTNERS
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