Plug-in solar offers an easy way to save on power bills and transition to clean energy, but whether the market in the U.S. takes off depends on state laws and product standards.

21 states have or are considering legistlation to make plug-in solar legal so their citizens can enjoy solar savings in bite ...

In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

Colorado consumers are apparently clamoring for what Germans already have in droves, pushing legislators to clear the way for ...

More than half of U.S. states, including Hawaiʻi, are considering new laws around balcony solar. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on why this technology is gaining traction.

An Arizona bill allowing plug-in solar panels on patios and balconies died in committee after utility companies raised grid safety concerns ...

Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy shift.

Utilities warned of safety hazards. Proponents insist reputable products meet national codes, help customers combat rising ...

Simple technology also known as “balcony power plants” could save everyone hundreds on electricity costs every year. | Opinion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plug-in solar panels, like this one seen on the side of a house in Baltimore, Md., are an increasingly popular means of generating ...

San Diego ranks among the top U.S. cities for rooftop solar installations — but for millions of Californians who rent, or ...

Legislation in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island would allow small solar panels to plug directly into home outlets, expanding access to clean energy.