New York residents would soon be able to hang small solar panels from their windows or balconies under a measure headed for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk.
The state Legislature approved the so-called balcony solar bill late last week, paving the way for New Yorkers to be able to legally plug the portable power panels into a standard outlet without having to get approval from the local utility company beforehand.
The bill — titled the Solar Up Now NY Act, or SUNNY Act — would authorize plug-in solar panels that can put out up to 1,200 watts of power and shave money off utility bills, so long as they comply with fire codes and are approved by an accredited testing laboratory…