New Yorkers may soon have a much easier way to generate their own electricity — even if they live in an apartment.
A bill before Gov. Kathy Hochul would allow residents to place small plug-in solar panels on balconies or in windows and use a regular outlet without prior utility approval.
According to Gothamist, the New York Legislature approved the Solar Up Now NY Act, or SUNNY Act, late last week, bringing the state a step closer to legalizing “balcony solar” systems for homes and apartments. If signed into law, the measure would allow plug-in solar panels rated at up to 1,200 watts…