Bright Saver plug-in solar

White Paper | Bright Saver Register for upcoming Bright Saver webinars here.

On Friday, I'm finally doing it: I'm recording a pod on balcony solar! This is probably the No. 1 request I get from listeners.

I'm talking to Cora Stryker of Bright Saver, author of the whitepaper below.

What should I ask her?

"...with just a handful of state-level reforms, plug-in solar could reach 60 million Americans by 2035 and slash household electricity costs — without a dime of public subsidy."

CleanTechnica reports on our recent white paper :https://bit.ly/4oE1kYn

The @SierraClub chatted with Bright Saver ED @KevinChou about the potential plug-in solar has to bring affordable, accessible power to millions of American households.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4oGwbDT

New Hampshire state senator David Watters (D, Dover) has filed a bill for “portable solar generation devices” to bring flexible, affordable power to New Hampshire homes. Says Watters, “it fits the notion of freedom. If you can do this, why shouldn’t you be able to?” https://bit.ly/49DgJUd

Thank you, @BillMcKibben for this generous shout-out. This movement wouldn't be anywhere without all of YOU, so keep the momentum going: talk about plug-in solar, call your state representatives, and advocate for lower bills and greater flexibility.

Plug-in solar could expand energy access for as many as 60 million Americans--but only if states remove regulatory hurdles. Read our white paper to learn more about how this technology can help American families. https://www.brightsaver.org/whitepaper

Pennsylvania has introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate barriers to accessing plug-in solar (H.B. 1971). If you live in the state, contact your local rep to express your support for the bill! Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3LwprJS

Thank you for standing up for affordable, local solar options ☀️ #solarpower for ALL

White Paper | Bright Saver Register for upcoming Bright Saver webinars here.

Bright Saver is a nonprofit that empowers American HH to generate their own clean energy from balconies, patios & small spaces. By combining public education & affordable plug-in solar tech, our vision is to democratize solar in the US. ☀️ Learn more: brightsaver.org/whitepaper #solarpower for ALL

Just noting that @volts.wtf is on a real run of amazing interviews. I learn something every time

Yes! Check out this informative thread about plug-in balcony solar spreading throughout the U.S. and then be sure to join the Bright Saver Plug-in Solar Movement at our website: Brightsaver.org/join ☀️ #solarpower for ALL

Plug-in solar can be up to 97% cheaper than conventional rooftop, but outdated regulations stand in the way. Out new white paper explores how these systems could transform energy affordability and resilience for millions of households. Download it here: https://bit.ly/4qpOONF
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Penn State Rep Chris Pielli recently proposed legislation (H.B 1971) to eliminate barriers to accessing plug-in solar by removing interconnection requirements and extra fees. Today he and others are hosting a news conference to discuss this legislation. Join here: https://bit.ly/47Pjtvt

As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two reports published this week.

As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy.

Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.

grist.org/internationa...

#Solar #Wind #Energy #Renewables #Climate

My big, beautiful backyard solar How I became a "solar guerrilla" in four days. And my big, beautiful energy bill savings! Happy SUN Day.

"This data will help them convince California policymakers and potential buyers that, well, PLUG-IN SOLAR IS A NO-BRAINER."☀️Amanda Royal became a "solar guerrilla" as part of Bright Saver’s pilot project. Learn more in her inspiring Earth Hope substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/earthhop...

"solar wasn’t the only top performer this year. Battery storage has already set four discharge records in Texas this month, often charging up on solar power that floods the grid in the mornings and putting it back into the system when the sun sets." ☀️ Solar + batteries for the win! #solarenergy

We need widespread deployment of sun and wind to limit the climate crisis
But it could limit the oligarch crisis too

"The sun delivers its energy for free & that's why solar is exciting in a political sense...think about how the geopolitics of Earth would have been over the past 100 yrs if oil had been of trivial value." - @billmckibben.bsky.social 💛☀️ #solar #listen:
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...

Something extraordinary just happened But of course there's a but. Or two.

It's not all positive (this IS 2025), but there's a tremendous amount of good news and useful information in @billmckibben.bsky.social's latest post.

Don't miss this informative Sept. 27th episode of the Clean Energy Today podcast with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver & Ben Edgerly Walsh from @vpirg.bsky.social entitled: "Plug-in Solar is for 'Everyone, Everywhere,' Says Nonprofit..." #solarenergy #pluginsolar #balconysolar

@grist.org Balcony solar is available in Utah as of May 2025 & we are working to bring it to all Americans! Let us know if you'd like to learn more.☀️ @greenjimll.bsky.social it may be coming to the UK as well: www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Join the monthly Fort Collins Sustainability Group meeting tonight at 6 PM to discuss local climate politics, what's new with PRPA, Fort Collins Building Performance Standards, and the City's "Our Climate Future" plan.

www.focosustainability.org/event/fcsg-m...

We invite you to join Kevin Chou, Bright Saver cofounder & ED, for this enlightening session on Friday, Oct. 17th, in NYC at
the innovative DERVOS event. You can learn more about the agenda here: www.dertaskforce.com/p/announcing...

Solar power is growing across the world including in Nigeria where 1/4 people are disconnected from the power grid. "For Nigerians, the cost savings from ditching diesel mean that a solar panel pays for itself within 6 months, according to energy think tank @ember_energy." ☀️⬇️

Plug-in solar bills are in the works in New Hampshire and Vermont DIY "balcony" solar kits, which can save residents money and give them more independence, are piquing interest from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

“It’s really about energy affordability,” said Kevin Chou, cofounder of Bright Saver...​“It’s about access for people who wanted solar but haven’t been able to get it.”☀️
@CanaryMediaInchttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/vermont-new-hampshire-plug-in-balcony-legislation

☀️ “Everybody has sun and everybody has wind and nobody can hoard it. Nobody can hold it in reserves. It’s there for all of us to use.” @billmckibben.bsky.social for The Light Won’t Dim documentary, now streaming on Youtube ⏯️ youtu.be/IDK-3RC5SgY

Join Bright Saver and an incredible coalition of people across the U.S. to celebrate Sun Day this Sunday! ☀️ learn more: Brightsaver.org/events-and-webinars & Sunday.earth/events

– Cora Stryker from @brightsaver.bsky.social on ultra simple plug-in solar panels

– Deborah Moore from @thirdactorg.bsky.social on streamlined rooftop permitting

– Annie Wolf from @solarunitedneighbors.org on expanding solar access for homeowners and renters!

“Bright Saver is talking to lawmakers across blue and red states to advance portable solar and help consumers experience its benefits.” ☀️⬇️ join us!

Vermont lawmakers plan to consider 'balcony solar' next session - VTDigger A new legislative campaign aims to make it easier to export Germany’s successful portable solar installations to the U.S.

“Bright Saver is talking to lawmakers across blue and red states to advance portable solar and help consumers experience its benefits.” ☀️⬇️ join us!
vtdigger.org/2025/09/17/v...