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Solar Rights Alliance

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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 · 14h
Right back at you!! :)
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 15h
For 40 years, the state Legislature ensured that your property taxes would not go up if you put solar on your roof or a battery in your garage. But that protection will expire by the end of 2026 because state lawmakers failed to act. More here: solarrights.org/info-and-alerts
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
HUGE thank you to everyone who took action to help pass SB 868 to bring safe Plug-In solar to California. This is your win! *Pictured here: Solar Rights Alliance members with Senator Scott Weiner, author of SB 868. Thank you!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thank YOU, and everyone who called, wrote, lobbied, posted, and testified to help make this happen!!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s official! Thanks to all your actions, the bill to bring Plug-In solar to California was signed by Governor Newsom and kicks in on January 1st, 2027! Here’s what you need to know. Stay in the loop to be notified when safe, certified Plug-In solar is available: solarrights.org/info-and-ale...
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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
(2/2) “My name is __. I live in ___. Please sign SB 868, the bill that would bring safe Plug-In solar to California. This is a simple way to make electricity more affordable for both renters and homeowners for all types of homes. Thank you.”
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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
(2/2) We will: ☀️Reach out when we have a meeting scheduled with your legislator. ☀️Give you training in a short online prep session. ☀️Be in the lobby meeting with you. Join us: solarrights.org/links
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Solar Rights Alliance You have the right to make energy from the sun Help pass SB 868, the “Plug Into the Sun Act” Sign up to lobby your legislator in support of safe Plug-In solar Plug-In solar in the news Sign up for info and alerts Tell your legislators to stop the Utility Tax Solar Consumer Guide Solar Rights Alliance …
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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
(5/5) *Thank you to Martin Espinoza and the Press Democrat for breaking this story. You can read the full story here: www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/07/21/sa…
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Santa Rosa nonprofit says PG&E is standing in way of cooling center project
Santa Rosa’s The Child Parent Institute is accusing Pacific Gas and Electric Co. of “unfairly” standing in the way of a $5 million project to bring two cooling centers to the Roseland and Moorland communities.
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
(4/5) This is a cooling center. Cooling centers save lives. PG&E is blocking it with red tape and bureaucracy. Tell us what you think in the comments!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
(3/5) The proposed cooling centers are on a single piece of land, owned by a single nonprofit, and the project meets PG&E’s own definition of a “single premise.” But PG&E is refusing to allow the nonprofit to use one meter, costing them thousands of dollars and putting the project in jeopardy...
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
(2/5) The purpose of these cooling centers is a place for residents to go on really hot days if they don't have AC/can't afford to run their AC all day. The cooling centers are run by a nonprofit with limited funds, so it makes sense for the cooling centers to be powered by solar and batteries...
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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
(2/2) This is a tough hurdle, and the bill needs your help. Please use the link below or bio to ask your Asm. to vote YES on SB 868! SolarRights.org/plug-in
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Plug Into the Sun!
Plug-In solar are portable solar panels that hang from a balcony or sit in a yard or patio. Let’s bring this to California!
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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
(2/2) We discuss the Solar Tax scorecard, Plug-In solar, and ways you can take action to defend your solar rights. Full episode at link in bio, share with three friends who need to see this!
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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 · 26/06/2026
Here you go! solarrights.org/links/
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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
(2/2) Senators Arreguín, Becker, and McNerney have signed on as co-authors in the Senate. Assembly Members Boerner, Connolly, Davies, Irwin, Kalra, Petrie-Norris, Schiavo, and Ward have signed on as co-authors in the Assembly. THANK YOU!
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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
(3/3) Asm. Tasha Boerner Asm. Lisa Calderon Asm. Phillip Chen Asm. Laurie Davies Asm. Mark González Asm. John Harabedian Asm. Gregg Hart Asm. Jacqui Irwin Asm. Ash Kalra Asm. Diane Papan Asm. Chris Rogers Asm. Pilar Schiavo Asm. Nick Schultz Asm. Tri Ta Asm. Greg Wallis Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
(2/3) Thank you to Asm. Davies, bill author Sen. Wiener, and all the legislators on the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy who unanimously moved the bill forward: Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (Chair) Asm. Joe Patterson (Vice Chair) 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
(2/2) special shoutout to Asm. Petrie-Norris for leading as the Chair, as well as Asm. Davies, Asm. Kalra, Asm. Schiavo, and Asm. Boerner for joining the bill as co-authors! The bill now heads to its next Assembly Committee vote!
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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
(3/3) Use the link in bio to call YOUR Assemblymember today to ask them to vote YES on SB 868 to bring safe Plug-In solar to California so that we can save money on our electric bills!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
(2/3) (2/3) The bill passed the Asm. Committee on Utilities and Energy UNANIMOUSLY, and advances to a second committee vote in the CA Assembly.
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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
(4/4) The bill now moves forward in the legislative process. Stay tuned for next steps to get this bill across the finish line!
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
(3/4) Asm. Mark González Asm. John Harabedian Asm. Gregg Hart Asm. Jacqui Irwin Asm. Ash Kalra Asm. Diane Papan Asm. Chris Rogers Asm. Pilar Schiavo Asm. Nick Schultz Asm. Tri Ta Asm. Greg Wallis Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur
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Solar Rights Alliance @solarrights.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
(2/4) Thank you to the author, Senator Wiener, for all of your hard work, and thank you to all the legislators on the committee who voted YES: Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (Chair) Asm. Joe Patterson (Vice Chair) Asm. Tasha Boerner Asm. Lisa Calderon Asm. Phillip Chen Asm. Laurie Davies CONTINUED
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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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