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canarymedia.comA new deal on balcony solar just dropped in the USPlug-in panels can lower your bills. To boost the American market for the tech, nonprofit Bright Saver is selling kits with no markup, starting at around…

15 July

There's a lot of different ways to highlight the accessibility of plug-in solar. @billmckibben.bsky.social nailed it in his mention with @canarymedia.com "The solar revolution is the great sunny hope of our time, now everyone can participate." www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

zdnet.comI made a mount for backyard solar panels - it doubled our input, and will save us $200+ - ZDNETYou'd be surprised by how much difference a solar panel angle adjustment makes - I certainly was.

One of the many upsides of plug-in solar, power is truly with the people. You're saving money, generating power, and have the creative freedom to create a DIY set-up. How do you think the DIY aspect will contribute to the plug-in solar movement? www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

canarymedia.comBalcony solar bill introduced in Congress for the first timeThe Socket Full of Sunshine Act would require state utility regulators to consider clearing the way for plug-in solar and would offer rebates for…

"The Socket Full of Sunshine Act" is the first federal bill to be introduced relating to plug-in solar. This is a HUGE milestone and stems from clear state-by-state momentum across the country this year. But what does it really mean? Keep reading! www.canarymedia.com/articles/bal...

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Notice the word choice 'consider'---this bill would not require states to introduce legislation for plug-in solar. It's rather a suggestion to the states with incentives to adopt. There's some technicalities, similar to all plug-in solar bills, 391 W exemption, HOA involvement, amongst others.

It's a huge step and clearly highlights the momentum of plug-in solar, though it is late in the year and the 2026 legislative cycle. Our policy team is working to refine this bill and make sure that plug-in solar is truly as accessible as possible, 'available to anyone who wants it!'

As mentioned in the article, "the legislation would require all state public utility commissions to consider rules rules that would enable Americans to access this DIY clean energy tech, and would create a program to help lower-income households afford the systems." That's the main idea. -->

energiesmedia.comA Colorado community solar project is opening renewable power to more than 1,000 lower-income households that may never have been able to put panels on their own roofsThe clean energy transition has been highly beneficial to the general population in a variety of ways. Firstly, people now have an abundance of clean energy

We'll always advocate for plug-in solar so anyone can start decreasing electricity bills with renewable energy solutions YOU might not have had access too. However, that doesn't mean we ONLY advocate for plug-in solar for this reason! If it's solar, we're fans! energiesmedia.com/colorado-com...

Happy Monday, everyone. What's a recent renewable energy source you remember seeing that really left you in awe? Here's one from myself, Luke, Bright Saver team member! The Amayo Wind Farm, located on the southern border of Nicaragua, which I visited on a surf trip this past spring.

It provides roughly 6% of ALL of Nicaragua's electricity needs. It has been built in two different phases, now producing approximately 260 GWh a year. To note, there's a lot more than the 3 turbines shown in the video...

linkedin.comClimateVoices Featuring Cora StrykerIn this issue, I’m pleased to be interviewing Cora Stryker, co-founder and co-CEO of Bright Saver, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making plug-in solar accessible, simple, and safe. Cora is a se...

Cora 🤝 dedicated to plug-in solar. If you haven’t yet, give this one a listen!

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NEW issue of #ClimateVoices featuring Cora Stryker, co-founder and co-CEO of Bright Saver, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making plug-in solar accessible, simple, and safe. @brightsaver.bsky.social 🔗✍️ Short Q&A ⤵️

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ICYMI: Our latest biweekly roundup of energy developments you might have missed: www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/what-im-read... 🔌💡

quittingcarbonmedia.comWhat I’m reading: Surging electric truck sales, France's clean tech social leasing success, and global energy transition trackerQuitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.

nationalgeographic.comSolar Panels That Plug Into Your Wall Are About to Be EverywhereCalifornia is the latest state to pass a law making it easier to install balcony-friendly solar panels. Renewable energy experts think the new technology is about to take off.

Bright Saver featured in Nat Geo this AM! "To encourage people to adopt renewable energy, Bright Saver sells plug-in systems without markups. Danz paid under $300 for a one-panel unit and affixed it with metal clips over his small, third-floor balcony." www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...

On a personal note, I've always respected and appreciated the work from Nat Geo across all facets! It's super exciting to see Bright Saver mentioned in such a wide range of outlets, with Nat Geo particularly being true to protecting Earth and documenting its beauty. - Luke | Bright Saver

Another quote: "The appeal of being able to make your own electricity, and for less money than you can buy it from a utility, that’s universal for Americans,” says Joshua Pearce, an electrical engineer at Western University in Ontario, Canada, who advanced the merits of plug-in solar a decade ago."

brightsaver.orgBalcony Solar Kits at Cost, From $285 | Bright SaverA $29/year membership unlocks balcony solar at exactly what it costs us — $285 for 180W. No roof and no electrician needed.

Big changes coming to the Bright Saver website in the coming weeks! Before we really begin diving in, what are some features you all would like to see within our website? More plug-in solar knowledge, visuals, legislation resources, more clean energy products? Let us know! www.brightsaver.org

kqed.orgCalifornia Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar, Opening the Market to the New Technology | KQEDGov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to make it simpler for Californians to install plug-in solar panels. Models that meet state standards are expected to be on sale in mid-2027.

Lots of press since the passing of CA SB 868. These bills are quite complex and this KQED article does a great job breaking it down. As Cora says within it: "We are celebrating." We are, every win counts towards the bigger movement we're shaping! www.kqed.org/science/2002...

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Earlier this year we heard about Plug-In Solar from our speaker Rupert Mayer with @brightsaver.bsky.social. He and his group did it, they pushed California and voila... balcony solar is now legal!

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Plug-in solar legislation, CA SB 868 has been signed into law! From Bloomberg: “ ' The world's fourth-largest economy has opened up the market to balcony solar,' said Cora Stryker" Congratulations Californians, this is a huge win for the movement! More to come. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

bloomberg.comCalifornia Joins Growing Plug-In Solar Boom as Power Costs SurgeThe state is the 10th to allow so-called balcony solar as officials grapple with soaring electricity bills.

bloomberg.comCalifornia Joins Growing Plug-In Solar Boom as Power Costs SurgeThe state is the 10th to allow so-called balcony solar as officials grapple with soaring electricity bills.

news.un.orgFrom energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy securityThe continuing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global energy markets and pushing up fuel prices, with knock-on effects far beyond the region.

“ 'We are moving toward a new energy system built primarily on renewables, complemented by the sustainable use of biomass and, above all, green hydrogen,' he said." - IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera Green hydrogen... what do you all think?! news.un.org/en/story/202...

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"US renewable energy and utility-scale battery storage capacity increased by more than 88.7GW between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2026." If one idea becomes increasingly clear above all, there is no reason to give up hope in the climate fight! www.renews.biz/other-news/u...

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pv-tech.orgThe US plug-in solar divide: A state-by-state race to unlock the marketBright Saver co-founder Cora Stryker examines how fragmented state policies are shaping the US plug-in market’s growth.

"Cora Stryker, co-founder of rooftop solar non-profit Bright Saver, tells PV Tech Premium why interconnection reform, tenant rights and regulatory coordination will determine how quickly balcony solar can scale." Look out for 2027. Renters, we're thinking of you! www.pv-tech.org/the-us-plug-...

Our team has been busy at Climate Week New York, speaking at multiple events and connecting with fellow clean energy advocates. Yesterday, with Solar United Neighbors (SUN), we hosted a panel discussion: "Plug-In Solar and the Consumer-Led Clean energy Transition" More in comments!

Featuring Bill McKibben and Utah State Rep Raymond Ward: The conversation traced how plug-in solar laws have spread, starting with Utah, and the opportunities in other states. Panelists stressed that renters' rights will be key in driving plug-in solar's momentum, as was the case in Germany!

With time running short in the fight against climate change, some panelists also called for a bit of solarpunk spirit, and even guerrilla solar, to accelerate this movement. For those who are curious about solar punk, be on the lookout for a further explanation on IG soon.

newscientist.comHow turning electricity directly into food could help save the planet | New ScientistFarming is one of the most destructive human activities. Columnist Michael Le Page is excited about developments in electro-ag, in which we can instead turn renewable electricity directly into food

'Electro-ag,' where we can turn renewable electricity directly into food. "Technologies being developed now could help us grow food without the need for direct sunlight" Woah... any thoughts on this? www.newscientist.com/article/2590...

Plug-in solar at Climate Week NYC: Wed 9/23: Co-founder Cora Stryker joins Bill McKibben, Anya Schoolman & UT Rep. Raymond Ward to talk about the consumer-led clean energy transition. Thu 9/24: Cora takes the Momentum Stage. 11 states ending 2026. 2027, many more to come! #ClimateWeekNYC 🌞

wral.comClimate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligenceNEW YORK (AP) — As scientists calculated that Earth is getting sicker, global leaders on Monday kicked off a week of talks about how to fix it and fast, pointing to hope from a renewable energy boom.

Climate Week is underway. A huge topic of conversation: Boom of AI in the wake of worsening climate change. Check the comments. www.wral.com/news/ap/f320...

"A different boom, in artificial intelligence and the power-and-water-hungry data centers behind it, could both worsen and solve some of these issues, a paradox world and business leaders will struggle with this week." What do you all think?

21 Sept

"Despite a record growth in 2025, the world must build more renewable power capacity in 2026-2030 than in all previous years combined, official tracking report finds" Let's get to work! www.irena.org/News/pressre...

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euronews.comIn Argentina, solar power from the Andes keeps this train runningThe Tren Solar de la Quebrada can run nearly double its current length on solar power alone.

21 Sept

www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/a... "When it launched in June 2024, the Tren Solar brought passenger rail back to Quebrada de Humahuaca for the first time in 30 years. Since then, more than 90,000 people have taken the train, according to the Jujuy government." Solar, everywhere!

18 Sept

Summer's coming to a close. It doesn't feel like it though with how these energy bills are adding up across the country. If only there was a simple and clean solution. Oh wait. #pluginsolar #affordability #BrightSaver

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17 Sept

We wanted to tell our Bluesky community, Bright Saver is back on Climatize! Our goal: making clean energy radically easier for every American to access. We just launched this AM! web.climatize.earth/project/00061 Investments involve risk, including the possible loss of the entire investment.

linkedin.comSwiss Alps Dam Harnesses Solar Power | Yoann Berno posted on the topic | LinkedInAt 2,500 metres in the Swiss Alps there is a dam that has been making electricity for decades. Now it makes it twice. Around 5,000 solar panels are mounted on the Muttsee dam wall. No new land. No n...

17 Sept

One of the coolest things about solar, amongst many things, is that there's really no limit to where it can be installed. Sunlight? ✅ Then you're pretty much good to go! How about this dam in the Swiss Alps that combines solar and hydroelectric!? www.linkedin.com/posts/yberno...

reuters.comCOMMENTARY: Business in the U.S. is still betting on clean energyThe global clean energy industry has a remarkably positive story to tell.

16 Sept

"Renewables are on track to overtake coal this year as the largest source of electricity around the world." Remember, though there is so much more to do, renewables are winning---and will continue to win! www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

cleantechnica.comMore Than 56% of California Electricity Demand Supplied by Wind, Water, & Solar in 2026 - CleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of c...

15 Sept

Keep it coming CA! cleantechnica.com/2026/09/14/m...

linkedin.com#pluginsolar #cleanenergy #brightsaver #climateaction #9zero | Bright SaverLast week Bright Saver co-founders Rupert Mayer and Cora Stryker hosted a Plug-In Solar 101 session with the Energy Generation Cluster at 9Zero, the climate innovation hub in downtown San Francisco. ...

15 Sept

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Had a fun event at 9Zero in San Francisco last week. It's always refreshing to present such a simple idea in front of many knowledgeable renewable energy individuals!

weforum.orgWhy the clean energy transition will be powered by consumersRising energy costs are turning everyday activities into a dilemma. Here is how household choices and smart policy can build a fairer, more resilient energy grid.

14 Sept

"Homes are becoming sources of electricity as well as places where it is consumed. Global solar capacity reached almost 3 TW by the end of 2025, . . . Plug-in solar is putting domestic generation within reach of more households." Great article from the WEF today. www.weforum.org/stories/ener...

thecooldown.comNew Jersey legalizes plug-in solar panels that could trim up to $50 from monthly billsNew Jersey residents looking for a lower electric bill now have a new, more accessible solar option.

14 Sept

“To see the status of balcony solar legislation in your state, check out Bright Saver's state-by-state map.” Our tracker is a result of our team working behind the scenes on every single plug-in solar bill that has been introduced. Updated daily by real people! www.thecooldown.com/green-home/n...

youtube.comPlug-in solar: Will California legalize it?YouTube video by Spectrum News California

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGkX... They should. Awesome video from Spectrum News showing a Bright Saver balcony solar kit install!

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ow.lyUS apartment buildings have tipped toward heat pumpsThe climate-friendly appliances are becoming the norm among American home builders. Here are the factors driving the shift.

2025 marked the first year that over half the apartment buildings constructed nationwide came equipped with heat pumps, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡

theguardian.comClimate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientistsGlobal shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

"A rapid global shift to clean electricity could trigger a “cascade” of progress towards repairing the damage to the planet by the climate crisis, according to a report identifying the environmental solutions most likely to bring about change." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

oceanographicmagazine.comThe ecosystems behind our ocean’s most iconic wavesA new term gives surfers, scientists and policymakers a shared language for the forests, reefs, rivers that shape the world's best waves

Clean energy, the ocean, plants, animals, coastlines, atmosphere, ecosystems, recreation...? They're all connected, because it's all from Earth...! It may be obvious to most, but with an el niño year approaching, this will be more apparent than ever. oceanographicmagazine.com/features/bey...

9 Sept

Very hot across CA today. Hopefully everyone’s heat pumps and solar panels are going to work and you’re all staying safe! Well… it’s pretty hot across the country and world… isn’t it…? Stay safe out there!

instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

8 Sept

We're pretty excited to have worked with @itsthegarbagequeen on IG this past week. The message is simple: Plug-in solar is accessible to those who traditionally haven't been able to access it. That's why we offer it at cost, accessibility is a win for us all! www.instagram.com/p/Dc_DXdJR24V/

kqed.orgThese Bay Area Residents Have Had Balcony Solar for a Year. Here’s How It’s Going | KQEDState legislators passed a bill to make plug-in solar simpler to install, and it’s on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Here’s what Bay Area residents who already have it are saying.

3 Sept

Oftentimes plug-in solar news revolves around new progress. Always exciting, however this piece---instead, highlights our friend Agnes, who's had plug-in solar for a year! Give it a read! www.kqed.org/science/2001...

youtube.comN.J. governor signs law allowing portable solar panels for residentsYouTube video by CBS New York

3 Sept

Let's go NJ! Great video from CBS highlighting the recent signing of New Jersey's plug-in solar legislation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_4m...

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2 Sept

I am a scientist – and the answer is climate change. Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms. But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.

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In Nepal, it will most likely take months for scientists to understand exactly what led to deadly flash floods that killed over 1,000 people and left thousands missing. Early theories posit glacier meltwater and a thawing permafrost could have contributed to bedrock collapse.

nyti.msDeadly Flash Floods in Nepal Most Likely Caused by Weakened BedrockAs the planet warms, glacier meltwater and a thawing permafrost could have contributed to destabilizing the rock.

climatecoloredgoggles.comChaos energyWill California build solar on drought-stressed farmland? A late-summer nail-biter in Sacramento.

2 Sept

Lots of exciting solar bills working through CA. Solar = cover for canals / water ways —> decreased evaporation. Seems simple enough, right!?

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@sammyroth.bsky.social reports from the Capitol on the passage of Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social's bill to make it easier to build solar on drought-stressed farmland in California (AB 1156): www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/chaos-energy 🔌💡

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2 Sept

You all heard about NJ, right? Yesterday, NJ plug-in solar legislation was signed into law! NJ is one of our favorite bills signed to date! 400W exemption, tenant rights, and other components that truly promote plug-in solar accessibility. Take a look here: www.brightsaver.org/is-plug-in-s...