Posted by u/lughnasadh
The DIY solar hack arriving in US homes: Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy shift.
*"So far, Utah is the only state to have passed the necessary regulatory reforms to exempt smaller systems under 1,200 watts from rules designed for larger rooftop models. Vermont and Virginia have also recently advanced similar bills with near-unanimous support, from both Democrats and Republicans……………….Plug-in solar systems, one or two panels with power inverters that connect to a standard electrical outlet, are less expensive — 80–97% less than traditional rooftop installations, according to Bright Saver. And they don't require a technician to install."* Should the current ME war progress to a US invasion of Iran, we can expect to see a global depression starting in the summer & emergency fuel rationing, as 25% of global fossil fuel supply evaporates for years to come. By then, the switch to decentralized home-renewables won't just look sensible, it will look like a hedge against the chaos of Fossil Fuel Age global warfare. The good news? That switch to decentralized home-renewables is getting easier and easier. ARTICLE LINK
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