California has joined nine other US states in easing rules for plug-in solar panels, small systems that connect through a wall outlet and can suit balconies as well as houses. Typically one to three panels, they can cover 10 to 30 percent of an average home’s electricity use, lowering bills without rooftop installation.
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More US states clear plug-in solar for apartments and homes

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California has joined nine other US states in easing rules for plug-in solar panels, small systems that connect through a wall outlet and can suit balconies as well as houses. Typically one to three panels, they can cover 10 to 30 percent of an average home’s electricity use, lowering bills without rooftop installation.

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