California passes law easing installation of plug-in solar panels
Image: Primary California has passed a law reducing barriers to installing small solar systems that plug into household outlets, National Geographic reported. It follows Utah and eight other states that passed similar legislation, expanding access to electricity generation for residents who may lack a suitable rooftop or own no home.
An inverter attached to the panels feeds electricity through an outlet for use within the residence. Systems typically supply 10 to 30 percent of an average home's electricity use, according to Jennifer Eden of Utah Clean Energy.
State legalization does not remove every barrier. Local rules can still restrict installations: a South Salt Lake City couple is working with a zoning board after an employee said panels in front of their home were prohibited.
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