"Bright Saver 'aims to be both the AARP and the Costco of clean energy,' Stryker says. In addition to working on state policy, it recently started selling 180-watt and 360-watt systems at cost" Basically, we want to get clean energy in your hands, as cheaply as possible! www.aol.com/articles/diy...

“DIY” solar panels are now in the US: How to plug in & save - AOL

Can installing solar panels really be a DIY project? Outside Pensacola, Florida, Eric Henley got his up and running in an afternoon and is now saving about $50 a month on his electric bill. “I […]

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"Roughly 30 elected leaders have asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Solar Up Now New York Act, arguing that it would remove one of the biggest roadblocks facing plug-in solar systems." @governor.ny.gov We're counting on you! Let's save $ for New Yorkers! www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/s...

NYC officials urge Gov. Hochul to allow plug-in solar without utility approval

New York City officials want the state to make solar more accessible to apartment dwellers by allowing small panels to plug into standard outlets without advance utility permission.

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Plug-in solar falls at a cross-section between saving money and fighting climate change. We're big fans of that cross. With it, many have asked us: How much could I save with plug-in solar? Find your answer with our savings calculator here! www.brightsaver.org/balcony-sola...

Balcony Solar Savings Calculator — By Zipcode Rate

See what a 180 W or 360 W kit saves each month at your zipcode's electricity rate.

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Yes they are!!

Justin Gerdes@justingerdes.bsky.social · 3d ago

“Politicians all over the country are wringing their hands, wanting to do something about energy affordability. Here is an immediate answer,” @delchiarosolar.bsky.social told Ivan Penn and @hclairebrown.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/b... 🔌💡

In happier news, it turns out that blueberries grown beneath solar panels turn out sweeter! 🫐 (via @billmckibben.bsky.social)

In Massachusetts, a solar farm was raised nine feet above blueberry fields, and its shade is changing how the fruit grows and tastes

In Massachusetts, a solar farm was raised nine feet above some blueberry fields, and its shade is changing how the fruit grows and even how it tastes.

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Bright Saver and plug-in solar are back in the New York Times! We couldn't be more grateful. Every feature is a reminder that the movement we're building matters to people and communities across the country. 🌞 #NYT #Pluginsolar #BalconySolar #Solar www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/b...

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

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Happy Thursday everyone. Lots has happened this past year relating to plug-in solar. Now a year in, what are some questions you all still have regarding plug-in solar? Specific, general, legislation--maybe technical? Exciting comments? We're here to provide some answers! #pluginsolar #Q&A

Our colleagues at @canarymedia.com shared another quick video highlighting our at-cost plug-in solar kit. 🐤 Thanks friends! www.facebook.com/watch/?v=102...

Plug-in solar panels are taking off in the U.S. Here’s one way to get your hands on one. 🔗link in bio! . . . #balconysolar #homeenergy #cleanenergy | Canary Media

Plug-in solar panels are taking off in the U.S. Here’s one way to get your hands on one. 🔗link in bio! . . . #balconysolar #homeenergy #cleanenergy

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Last week, Bright Saver's co-founder Cora Stryker won 'Cleantecher of the Week!' Thanks team at FactorThis media! Give this piece a read (or listen) if you're curious about some clean energy tech, including plug-in solar! #FactorThis #Cleantech www.renewableenergyworld.com/electric-veh...

As EV sales flatten, automakers make the case for backup power – This Week in Cleantech

On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Alexa St. John from The Associated Press discusses how automakers are increasingly turning their EVs and hybrids into home backup power sources a...

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For those asking, "why stop at 360 watts?" "Bright Saver also says these systems top out at 360 watts, a level designed to stay within standard household circuit safety limits." 😉 Safety first, then increased savings! tech.yahoo.com/general/arti...

Balcony solar spreads across most of the US as $29 membership unlocks at-cost plug-in kits

"We’re building more than a customer base. We’re building a constituency."

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"In Australia, average wholesale prices in the National Energy Market (NEM) fell by 30% y-o-y in H1 2026, to USD 49/MWh,' the report notes. 'The market continued to be shaped by strong renewable output and rapidly expanding battery storage.'" reneweconomy.com.au/battery-boas... via Sophie Vorrath 🔌💡

Battery boast: Australia dodges global gas price shock with help of storage and renewables

Australian electricity market's success in dodging latest round of global price shocks using buffer of firmed renewables rates an honourable mention in latest report from International Energy Agency.

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Working to mimic this takeoff with plug-in solar. As legislation continues to be introduced and passed, more manufacturers produce plug-in panels—we’ll continue to drop the price of our already at-cost panel. Lower up front costs, greater savings for you all! #pluginsolar

Governor Jay Inslee@govjayinslee.bsky.social · 2w ago

In 1975, a single solar panel cost $128. Today it costs 26 cents. And as the price plummeted, the generation line went vertical. Solar went from a rounding error—0.01% of the world's electricity in 2000 —to nearly 9% last year. That's not a trend. That's a takeoff.

“According to the latest census, almost one-third of Australians rent their homes, live in apartments or are connected to private energy networks. These households are largely unable to benefit from rooftop solar.” Conversation is growing in Aus! www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/07/22/r...

Rule changes needed to pave way for ‘balcony solar’ and plug‑in systems - pv magazine Australia

Australia is a world leader when it comes to adopting rooftop solar systems. But our solar transition is leaving renters and apartment dwellers behind. Balcony systems - already proving a success in m...

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Germany approved onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 9GW during the first 6 months of the year, a new record for the period. Germany had already approved a record 20.8GW of onshore wind capacity in 2025: www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... via @cleanenergywire.bsky.social 🔌💡

Germany continues record streak for onshore wind power approvals in first half of 2026 | Clean Energy Wire

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It's hard to forget the miraculous efforts from Vozinha and Cape Verde during #FIFAWC26. Just over 10 years ago, this nation of now ~500,000 relied on mostly imported diesel for their energy production. Now, they're aiming for 100% renewables by 2040. www.energy-storage.news/cape-verde-w...

It is too hard, but not impossible! And it's only going to get easier! This next legislative cycle is going to be a good one. www.brightsaver.org/legislation-...

States Moving Legislation | Bright Saver Plug-In Solar

Track plug-in solar legislation across U.S. states. See which bills are advancing to legalize balcony solar, and how to take action in your state.

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Senator Scott Wiener@scottwiener.bsky.social · 2w ago

Electric bills are way too high — particularly PG&E — and plug-in solar is a great way to lower those bills. I’m authoring legislation to allow Californians to easily use these devices; it’s currently quite hard, if not impossible, for people to do so.

"In a June interview with Canary Media, Stryker noted that Bright Saver was losing money on each unit that it sold, given the small volume and the overhead involved." Putting plug-in solar in the hands of people who want it. Small price to pay! www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

Balcony solar is sweeping the US, but who's actually selling it?

As consumer interest surges and state legislators get on board, a few businesses have jumped into the domestic market.

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Wow! Solar surpasses 3 TW nameplate worldwide. Wind is >1.3 TW. Together, they make up 4.3 TW. For comparison, US average demand is 0.47 TW, so W+S can now meet a peak of 9x US power demand or, over a year, 2x US electric energy demand. www.energiaestrategica.com/en/notes/esp...

Global solar capacity exceeds 3000 GW in May, doubling wind power capacity.

Installed photovoltaic capacity reached 3,025 GW in April 2026, compared to 1,331 GW of wind power, according to Ember. A month later it advanced to 3,056 GW, while Brazil, Chile, and the European Uni...

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“The turn away from efficiency has been oddly timed. Energy prices are going up, demand is going up, and you’d think we would want our products to be as efficient as possible,” CLASP CEO Christine Egan told @bradplumer.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/c... 🔌💡

The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency (Gift Article)

The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.

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The shift HAS to and WILL be unstoppable... otherwise there there is continued destruction to the planet and wallets. www.bbc.com/news/science...

World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says

The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy but still investing too much in fossil fuels, the IEA says.

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“ 'The technology is one of those win-wins we keep talking about in relation to solar power,' says Ted Kelly, who leads the clean energy program at the global nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund." Bright Saver mentioned as well! Exciting stuff. vitalsigns.edf.org/story/order-...

Order solar panels online. Plug in. Save.

Plug-in solar panels are a cheaper, easier alternative to rooftop solar that can help generate power and lower your electric bills.

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PSA: For anyone looking to dabble with solar, this is an incredible opportunity to access balcony solar, brought to you by @brightsaver.bsky.social. $400 for two 180 W panels + the 120v microinverter! www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

A new deal on balcony solar just dropped in the US

Plug-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…

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The solutions exist, no question there! And, as Bill highlights, they're even better than we had initially imagined (in multiple aspects). Next, wide-scale implementation. 💪 #cleanenergy #climatepolicy

Mark Z. Jacobson@mzjacobson.bsky.social · 3w ago

The very good and bad news on climate "Here’s the good news: Green energy is getting better and cheaper, faster than we had ever dared hope." @billmckibben.bsky.social @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/o...

"US Gov Report Details ‘Robust’ Ties Between Climate Crisis and Extreme Weather Events" | Article by Olivia Rosane for @commondreams.org on new @nationalacademies.org report: www.commondreams.org/news/fossil-...

US Gov Report Details 'Robust' Ties Between Climate Crisis and Extreme Weather Events | Common Dreams

“The next time your community is hit by a heatwave or flash flood, lay some blame with Big Oil. This report is yet another sign that we need to break away from this dangerous, polluting industry,” one...

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Australia to legally require large-scale data centers to secure new clean energy supplies Legally binding large-scale data centres to supply their own new clean energy sources of power www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/16/l...

Australia to legally require large-scale data centers to secure new clean energy supplies - pv magazine Global

Legally binding large-scale data centres to supply their own new clean energy sources of power is one of the Australian government’s official approaches to artificial intelligence, which is expected t...

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"Advocates like Cora Stryker, co-founder of Bright Saver, a California-based group that advocates for plug-in solar, tell Axios that certified devices include safety features to prevent problems." www.axios.com/local/des-mo...

Plug-in solar gets Iowa push

Without regulatory changes, utilities could require customers to unplug them.

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"Europe's booming solar fleet has saved €20 billion in gas imports since Iran war, finds new analysis" As oil and gas prices remain high due to the Iran war - solar power is cushioning the impact across Europe, investment needs to continue though. www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/s...

How solar has saved Europe €20 billion since the war on Iran began

New data shows that solar installations across Europe are cushioning the continent from volatile fossil fuel price shocks.

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The Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award recognizes athletes whose impact reaches far beyond the game through leadership and service to their communities. A well-deserved honor for Stephen Curry 👏

These good people are selling balcony solar units at cost--a few hundred bucks to join the solar revolution. thank you @brightsaver.bsky.social !

Bright Saver | Plug-In Solar@brightsaver.bsky.social · 3w ago

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...

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...

A new deal on balcony solar just dropped in the US

Plug-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…

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