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Solar Rights Alliance

@solarrights.bsky.social
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We are the nonprofit association of California solar consumers. We believe you have the right to make energy from the sun without unreasonable interference from the utilities or the government. Learn more at www.SolarRights.org and SolarRights.org/links.

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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
☀️🔋There are three main reasons why someone might want a solar battery. Swipe to check them out! Whether or not you get a battery is up to you: we’ve provided resources in the Solar Rights Alliance Consumer Guide to help you make a decision, and you can always contact us at info@solarrights.org
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🤔Thinking about going solar? Here’s our three tips to choose the installer and the system that’s right for you! Share with three friends who need to know. ☀️
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
California’s monopoly utilities don’t like your rooftop solar because it cuts into their profits. Join the Alliance to defend your investment. We’ll alert you when there’s a threat or opportunity, and we’ll give you easy ways to make your voice heard. Because the sun belongs to everyone.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Your first True-Up bill (or heck, your fifth or your tenth!) can be confusing. In fact, this is probably the thing we get asked about most often. The Solar Rights Alliance Consumer Guide is here to help: solarrights.org/consumerguide
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Solar Rights Alliance Executive Director, Dave Rosenfeld, explains why your electric bill might be going up even after you go solar, and what you can do about it. Share with three friends who need to know. More resources: www.SolarRights.org
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
(1/2) Can you call Governor Newsom's office today to help get SB 868 over the finish line to bring safe Plug-In solar to California? His office number is: (916) 445-2841. Here's a suggestion of what to say...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The bill that would bring safe Plug-In solar to CA (SB 868) just crossed the final hurdle in the state legislature and will head to the Governor's desk soon! What happens next, where we go from here, and how you can help by considering a donation: solarrights.org/donate Thank you for all you do!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A battery is a big investment, and Dave’s here with six tips to help you figure it out. Take a look, and hit us up with questions at info@https://solarrights.org. We’re happy to help!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
(1/2) The idea of lobbying your legislator can be scary if you've never done it before. But your legislator works for YOU, and you have every right to ask them to pass, stop, or write a bill. We'll show you how to lobby effectively. Use the link in bio or below to register your interest, and...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
(1/5) According to Martin Espinoza’s recent article in the Press Democrat, PG&E is blocking the construction of two community cooling centers that would operate through a solar and battery microgrid...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
(1/2) So far, the bill to bring safe Plug-In solar to California has been passing every vote in the legislature with flying colors because of YOU! Now, the bill heads to the Asm. Appropriations Committee.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Solar Rights Alliance has developed a new search tool to help you find a reputable solar installer: solarrights.org/find-solar-c... We always recommend you get two or three bids, and that you read any contract carefully before signing. If you have questions/feedback, we’d love to hear from you!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🤔Yes, you read that right: the California monopoly utilities want to charge solar users who add more panels a "departing load charge." In other words, they want to charge us MORE money if we use LESS of their product. 😡 Tell us what you think! Full podcast: www.energyshow.biz/post/beach-e...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
☀️Welcome to Solar Freedom, the podcast where we help you defend the freedom and independence of rooftop solar! New episode out now: "Just click “Yes” to defend solar rights ft. Carol Hart." Take a listen at the link in bio! 🔗
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
☀️😃 Huge thanks to solar user Carol Hart for coming on to the Solar Freedom Podcast to share her experience with lobbying to defend solar rights for the first time! 😎 Her advice? When you get the email from Solar Rights Alliance asking if you're up for coming to a lobby meeting, "Just click yes!"
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The bill that would bring safe Plug-In solar to CA (SB 868) has been sailing through the legislature, but that's not happening "magically." 🙃 Solar Freedom Podcast hosts Dave and Cailey explain how YOU make these victories possible. Join the action at the link in bio, and thank you for all you do!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
(1/2) 🎙️☀️Welcome to Solar Freedom: Your home. Your roof. Your power. The podcast where we help you defend the freedom and independence of rooftop solar with our hosts from the Solar Rights Alliance: Dave Rosenfeld, Executive Director, and Cailey Underhill, Advocacy and Development Director.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We always knew that the new “Base Services Charge” would cause bills to go up for millions of Californians. And now the utilities have admitted what this Utility Tax will really do. Use the link in bio to ask your state legislators to fix their mistake and rein in the uncapped Utility Tax!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
(1/2) Huge thank you to all of the legislators who have come on as co-authors on SB 868, the bill that would bring safe Plug-In solar to California. The bill was introduced by Senator Wiener, and the principal coauthor is Assembly Member Schultz. And...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
(1/3) Asm. Davies voted YES on SB 868 to bring safe Plug-In solar to CA. Before casting her vote, she recalled stories that constituents like you shared with her about how Plug-In solar could help them lower their electricity bills. Her remarks are an example of how your efforts make a difference.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
(1/2) Need some good news and a laugh? Check out the greatest hits from the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy who voted UNANIMOUSLY to move the Plug-In solar bill forward! Huge thanks to SB 868 bill author Senator Wiener (@https://scottwiener.bsky.social), and...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
(1/3) Why do Californians need Plug-In solar? To save money. Thank you Melvin Willis with the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Institute for your fantastic testimony in support of Plug-In solar!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
(1/4) The bill that would bring safe Plug-In solar to CA passed the state Asm. Committee on Utilities and Energy UNANIMOUSLY! 🥳 THANK YOU to everyone who came to Sacramento to testify in support of the bill, and all those who called, wrote, and lobbied your legislators leading up to this vote. AND:
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Thank you B. Chris Brewster and Voice of San Diego for the excellent article pushing back on utility efforts to block Plug-In solar in CA. Read full article at the link below, and take action at the link in bio: YES on SB 868 with no amendments that add red tape! voiceofsandiego.org/2026/06/02/s...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
When we first heard of Plug-In solar, we had the same question we've heard from a lot of you: "So, what exactly IS it?" Take a look for yourself 😎 and use the link in bio to ask your state Assemblymember to vote YES on SB 868 to bring safe Plug-In solar to California!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The bill to bring Plug-In solar to California has passed the state Senate with flying colors, and now it's coming up for its first vote in the state Assembly! Come to Sacramento on June 10th @1:00 PM to support SB 868, the Plug Into the Sun Act. Details and sign up at the link in bio!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
You can help bring Plug-In solar to California! Take action at the link in bio, and use the airplane button to share with three friends who need to know.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
(1/2) Once again, the utilities are trying to block people from making energy from the sun. This time, it's over a bill that would let people safely plug solar panels into their wall outlets to cut their energy costs.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🥳 THANK YOU for making calls, sending messages, posting, and meeting with your reps in support of SB 868, the bill to bring safe Plug-In solar to CA! The bill just passed the full CA Senate, and now heads to the CA Assembly! 😃 Take action at the link in bio to ask your Asm to VOTE YES on SB 868!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A Solar Property Tax makes no sense and will make California’s affordability problem even worse. But the CA Assembly Appropriations Committee just killed the bill that would have protected solar users from a new Solar Property Tax in 2027. Read on. Take action.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
(1/3): HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who wrote, called, lobbied, and testified in support of SB 868, the bill to bring safe Plug-In Solar to California. The bill passed its second committee vote UNANIMOUSLY, and now heads to the full Senate Floor!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Considering getting a solar battery? This video is for you. Learn more and get tips at solarrights.org/consumerguide. Use the arrow button to send this video to friends and family who need to know!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
AB 2389 is the bill that would protect most California solar users from a new Solar Property Tax. It’s coming up for its next vote soon. You can help make sure it passes! Learn more and take action at the link below or in bio. solarrights.org/solar-proper...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If you’re thinking of going solar, this video is for you! Use the airplane icon to share with three friends in California who need to know! 😃
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
(1/2) We have quite a few new followers, so time to reintroduce ourselves! We are the Solar Rights Alliance, a network of 150,000 solar users across CA. We believe you have the right to make energy from the sun without interference from the utilities or the government.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
There's strength in numbers: join the Solar Rights Alliance to defend your investment. SolarRights.org/signup
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
SB 868 would bring safe Plug-In solar to CA so that renters and homeowners in all housing types can safely and easily lower their electricity bills. But the monopoly utilities are trying to block it. The bill is coming up for a vote, so share this post with friends to get the word out!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The Plug Into the Sun Act (SB 868) would bring safe Plug-In solar to California by requiring all Plug-In systems in the United States be certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory. And UL is already on the job! So, what is UL anyway?
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
AB 2389, the bill that would protect CA solar users from a new Solar Property Tax, is coming up for a vote on April 27th. If your legislator is on the committee, please use the link in bio today to ask them to VOTE YES!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
(1/2) ☀️ Huge THANK YOU to Asm. Irwin for authoring AB 2389, the bill that would protect solar users and the institutions that serve them from a looming solar property tax!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
THANK YOU to all the solar supporters who showed UP in Sacramento to support AB 2389, the bill that would protect CA consumers and the institutions that serve them from a NEW Solar Property Tax! Take action today at the link in bio to tell your rep to support this bill!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If you like Green Eggs & Ham, you'll love Solar Sam & Monopoly Man (unless you're PG&E). 😉 ☀️
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Dave Rosenfeld, Executive Director of the Solar Rights Alliance, urges Assemblymembers to VOTE YES on AB 2389 to protect solar users from a looming Solar Property Tax, and you can too! Take action at the link in bio to stop the Solar Property Tax. youtube.com/shorts/L8bfY...
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Tell your Assemblymember: no Solar Property Tax!
YouTube video by Solar Rights Alliance
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The bill to stop the Solar Property Tax (AB 2389) is scheduled for a committee vote next Monday (4/6). The more people who show up in-person on the 6th to voice support for AB 2389, the more likely lawmakers are to vote for the bill. Can you join us? Details at the link in bio!the link in bio!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
"My electrical outlet can do what??" In the "All Things Solar" webinar we cover the most-asked question about Plug-In solar, as well as the looming Solar Property Tax, the NEM3 lawsuit, and more. Check out the full webinar on YouTube!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
youtube.com/shorts/Tbk86... If the legislature doesn’t extend the protection by passing AB 2389, then your property taxes could go up in 2027 if you add a battery, add panels, or install a new rooftop solar system. Take action now at the link in bio.
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Property taxes could go up for CA solar owners
YouTube video by Solar Rights Alliance
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🥳 Huge thanks to everyone who came to Sacramento in support of the Plug-In solar bill! The bill passed its first Senate Committee vote. Stay tuned for next steps in the effort to bring Plug-In solar to CA to help renters and homeowners alike lower their bills through the power of the sun.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
(1/3) "Electric rates have been exploding in California," Senator Wiener said in the first hearing on his bill that would bring Plug-In solar to California as a concrete way for residents to lower their electric bills. youtube.com/shorts/Vu9WK...
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Plug-In solar bill passes first committee vote: see what your legislators had to say!
YouTube video by Solar Rights Alliance
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
(1/3) SB 868, the Plug Into the Sun Act, has passed it's first committee vote! Many thanks to everyone who reached out to their legislators in support of the bill, and to the State Senators who voted YES on SB 868:
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
(1/4) Plug-In solar systems are portable panels that can be hung from a balcony, set out on a patio, or placed in your yard, and then safely plugged into a wall outlet just like a toaster. They have just four parts:
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