Bright Saver plug-in solar
@brightsaver.bsky.social
Bright Saver is a nonprofit on a mission to accelerate the adoption of clean energy in the US through plug-in (aka balcony) solar systems that are simple, affordable & accessible to ALL☀️ Learn more & join us: https://www.brightsaver.org/
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The U.S. May Be Coming Around to Balcony Solar
www.nytimes.com
So exciting to have Bright Saver & Plug-in Solar featured in today's @nytimes.com: "Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, refers to small-scale solar systems that can be installed without an electrician or without permission from a local utility." ☀️ 🎉
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/c...
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"...with just a handful of state-level reforms, plug-in solar could reach 60 million Americans by 2035 and slash household electricity costs — without a dime of public subsidy."
CleanTechnica reports on our recent white paper :https://bit.ly/4oE1kYn
CleanTechnica reports on our recent white paper :https://bit.ly/4oE1kYn
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
"...with just a handful of state-level reforms, plug-in solar could reach 60 million Americans by 2035 and slash household electricity costs — without a dime of public subsidy."
CleanTechnica reports on our recent white paper :https://bit.ly/4oE1kYn
CleanTechnica reports on our recent white paper :https://bit.ly/4oE1kYn
The @SierraClub chatted with Bright Saver ED @KevinChou about the potential plug-in solar has to bring affordable, accessible power to millions of American households.
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4oGwbDT
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4oGwbDT
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The @SierraClub chatted with Bright Saver ED @KevinChou about the potential plug-in solar has to bring affordable, accessible power to millions of American households.
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4oGwbDT
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4oGwbDT
New Hampshire state senator David Watters (D, Dover) has filed a bill for “portable solar generation devices” to bring flexible, affordable power to New Hampshire homes. Says Watters, “it fits the notion of freedom. If you can do this, why shouldn’t you be able to?” https://bit.ly/49DgJUd
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
New Hampshire state senator David Watters (D, Dover) has filed a bill for “portable solar generation devices” to bring flexible, affordable power to New Hampshire homes. Says Watters, “it fits the notion of freedom. If you can do this, why shouldn’t you be able to?” https://bit.ly/49DgJUd
Thank you, @BillMcKibben for this generous shout-out. This movement wouldn't be anywhere without all of YOU, so keep the momentum going: talk about plug-in solar, call your state representatives, and advocate for lower bills and greater flexibility.
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Thank you, @BillMcKibben for this generous shout-out. This movement wouldn't be anywhere without all of YOU, so keep the momentum going: talk about plug-in solar, call your state representatives, and advocate for lower bills and greater flexibility.
Plug-in solar could expand energy access for as many as 60 million Americans--but only if states remove regulatory hurdles. Read our white paper to learn more about how this technology can help American families. https://www.brightsaver.org/whitepaper
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Plug-in solar could expand energy access for as many as 60 million Americans--but only if states remove regulatory hurdles. Read our white paper to learn more about how this technology can help American families. https://www.brightsaver.org/whitepaper
Pennsylvania has introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate barriers to accessing plug-in solar (H.B. 1971). If you live in the state, contact your local rep to express your support for the bill! Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3LwprJS
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Pennsylvania has introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate barriers to accessing plug-in solar (H.B. 1971). If you live in the state, contact your local rep to express your support for the bill! Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3LwprJS
Thank you for standing up for affordable, local solar options ☀️ #solarpower for ALL
More than 1 in 3 U.S. households have cut back on essentials just to afford their utility bills.
That’s why Vote Solar is stepping into the rooms that actually set the rates: public utility commissions. We’re pushing for utilities to be held accountable—and for affordable, local solar options.
That’s why Vote Solar is stepping into the rooms that actually set the rates: public utility commissions. We’re pushing for utilities to be held accountable—and for affordable, local solar options.
October 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Thank you for standing up for affordable, local solar options ☀️ #solarpower for ALL
Bright Saver is a nonprofit that empowers American HH to generate their own clean energy from balconies, patios & small spaces. By combining public education & affordable plug-in solar tech, our vision is to democratize solar in the US. ☀️ Learn more: brightsaver.org/whitepaper #solarpower for ALL
White Paper | Bright Saver
Register for upcoming Bright Saver webinars here.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Bright Saver is a nonprofit that empowers American HH to generate their own clean energy from balconies, patios & small spaces. By combining public education & affordable plug-in solar tech, our vision is to democratize solar in the US. ☀️ Learn more: brightsaver.org/whitepaper #solarpower for ALL
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Just noting that @volts.wtf is on a real run of amazing interviews. I learn something every time
ICYMI: check out this conversation with the head of NYSERDA, New York state's top energy agency, about the state's ambitious climate targets & how to reach them in the face of a hostile federal administration.
How to get New York back on track toward its climate targets
NYSERDA President Doreen Harris joins me to discuss the reality of trying to reach ambitious climate goals
www.volts.wtf
October 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Just noting that @volts.wtf is on a real run of amazing interviews. I learn something every time
Yes! Check out this informative thread about plug-in balcony solar spreading throughout the U.S. and then be sure to join the Bright Saver Plug-in Solar Movement at our website: Brightsaver.org/join ☀️ #solarpower for ALL
Do you wish your state was making plug-in solar possible? It could come sooner than you think! ☀️ With the HUGE success of cheap, affordable and accessible solar across Europe, the plug-in solar revolution is starting to spread across the U.S 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yes! Check out this informative thread about plug-in balcony solar spreading throughout the U.S. and then be sure to join the Bright Saver Plug-in Solar Movement at our website: Brightsaver.org/join ☀️ #solarpower for ALL
Plug-in solar can be up to 97% cheaper than conventional rooftop, but outdated regulations stand in the way. Out new white paper explores how these systems could transform energy affordability and resilience for millions of households. Download it here: https://bit.ly/4qpOONF
October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Plug-in solar can be up to 97% cheaper than conventional rooftop, but outdated regulations stand in the way. Out new white paper explores how these systems could transform energy affordability and resilience for millions of households. Download it here: https://bit.ly/4qpOONF
Penn State Rep Chris Pielli recently proposed legislation (H.B 1971) to eliminate barriers to accessing plug-in solar by removing interconnection requirements and extra fees. Today he and others are hosting a news conference to discuss this legislation. Join here: https://bit.ly/47Pjtvt
October 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Penn State Rep Chris Pielli recently proposed legislation (H.B 1971) to eliminate barriers to accessing plug-in solar by removing interconnection requirements and extra fees. Today he and others are hosting a news conference to discuss this legislation. Join here: https://bit.ly/47Pjtvt
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As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy.
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
grist.org/internationa...
#Solar #Wind #Energy #Renewables #Climate
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
grist.org/internationa...
#Solar #Wind #Energy #Renewables #Climate
As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two reports published this week.
grist.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy.
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
grist.org/internationa...
#Solar #Wind #Energy #Renewables #Climate
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
grist.org/internationa...
#Solar #Wind #Energy #Renewables #Climate
"This data will help them convince California policymakers and potential buyers that, well, PLUG-IN SOLAR IS A NO-BRAINER."☀️Amanda Royal became a "solar guerrilla" as part of Bright Saver’s pilot project. Learn more in her inspiring Earth Hope substack post:
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open.substack.com/pub/earthhop...
My big, beautiful backyard solar
How I became a "solar guerrilla" in four days. And my big, beautiful energy bill savings! Happy SUN Day.
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"This data will help them convince California policymakers and potential buyers that, well, PLUG-IN SOLAR IS A NO-BRAINER."☀️Amanda Royal became a "solar guerrilla" as part of Bright Saver’s pilot project. Learn more in her inspiring Earth Hope substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/earthhop...
open.substack.com/pub/earthhop...
"solar wasn’t the only top performer this year. Battery storage has already set four discharge records in Texas this month, often charging up on solar power that floods the grid in the mornings and putting it back into the system when the sun sets." ☀️ Solar + batteries for the win! #solarenergy
The historically volatile Texas grid was entirely stable this summer, despite extreme temperatures. Grid operators never once had to ask Texans to conserve energy or shut off their air conditioners.
Why? Solar & batteries. Want a stable grid? Try solar & batteries.
Why? Solar & batteries. Want a stable grid? Try solar & batteries.
Solar and batteries had a record-setting, grid-stabilizing summer in…
Solar has set 17 power generation records in Texas so far this year, shoring up the grid alongside batteries as some gas plant developers step back.
www.canarymedia.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"solar wasn’t the only top performer this year. Battery storage has already set four discharge records in Texas this month, often charging up on solar power that floods the grid in the mornings and putting it back into the system when the sun sets." ☀️ Solar + batteries for the win! #solarenergy
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We need widespread deployment of sun and wind to limit the climate crisis
But it could limit the oligarch crisis too
But it could limit the oligarch crisis too
Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolution – podcast.
Why might authoritarians fear the rise of green energy? With @billmckibben.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
Why might authoritarians fear the rise of green energy? With @billmckibben.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolution – podcast
Why might authoritarians fear the rise of green energy? With Bill McKibben
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
We need widespread deployment of sun and wind to limit the climate crisis
But it could limit the oligarch crisis too
But it could limit the oligarch crisis too
"The sun delivers its energy for free & that's why solar is exciting in a political sense...think about how the geopolitics of Earth would have been over the past 100 yrs if oil had been of trivial value." - @billmckibben.bsky.social 💛☀️ #solar #listen:
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
October 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"The sun delivers its energy for free & that's why solar is exciting in a political sense...think about how the geopolitics of Earth would have been over the past 100 yrs if oil had been of trivial value." - @billmckibben.bsky.social 💛☀️ #solar #listen:
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
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It's not all positive (this IS 2025), but there's a tremendous amount of good news and useful information in @billmckibben.bsky.social's latest post.
Something extraordinary just happened
But of course there's a but. Or two.
billmckibben.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's not all positive (this IS 2025), but there's a tremendous amount of good news and useful information in @billmckibben.bsky.social's latest post.
Don't miss this informative Sept. 27th episode of the Clean Energy Today podcast with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver & Ben Edgerly Walsh from @vpirg.bsky.social entitled: "Plug-in Solar is for 'Everyone, Everywhere,' Says Nonprofit..." #solarenergy #pluginsolar #balconysolar
October 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Don't miss this informative Sept. 27th episode of the Clean Energy Today podcast with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver & Ben Edgerly Walsh from @vpirg.bsky.social entitled: "Plug-in Solar is for 'Everyone, Everywhere,' Says Nonprofit..." #solarenergy #pluginsolar #balconysolar
@grist.org Balcony solar is available in Utah as of May 2025 & we are working to bring it to all Americans! Let us know if you'd like to learn more.☀️ @greenjimll.bsky.social it may be coming to the UK as well: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
October 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
@grist.org Balcony solar is available in Utah as of May 2025 & we are working to bring it to all Americans! Let us know if you'd like to learn more.☀️ @greenjimll.bsky.social it may be coming to the UK as well: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Join the monthly Fort Collins Sustainability Group meeting tonight at 6 PM to discuss local climate politics, what's new with PRPA, Fort Collins Building Performance Standards, and the City's "Our Climate Future" plan.
www.focosustainability.org/event/fcsg-m...
www.focosustainability.org/event/fcsg-m...
October 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Join the monthly Fort Collins Sustainability Group meeting tonight at 6 PM to discuss local climate politics, what's new with PRPA, Fort Collins Building Performance Standards, and the City's "Our Climate Future" plan.
www.focosustainability.org/event/fcsg-m...
www.focosustainability.org/event/fcsg-m...
We invite you to join Kevin Chou, Bright Saver cofounder & ED, for this enlightening session on Friday, Oct. 17th, in NYC at
the innovative DERVOS event. You can learn more about the agenda here: www.dertaskforce.com/p/announcing...
the innovative DERVOS event. You can learn more about the agenda here: www.dertaskforce.com/p/announcing...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We invite you to join Kevin Chou, Bright Saver cofounder & ED, for this enlightening session on Friday, Oct. 17th, in NYC at
the innovative DERVOS event. You can learn more about the agenda here: www.dertaskforce.com/p/announcing...
the innovative DERVOS event. You can learn more about the agenda here: www.dertaskforce.com/p/announcing...
Solar power is growing across the world including in Nigeria where 1/4 people are disconnected from the power grid. "For Nigerians, the cost savings from ditching diesel mean that a solar panel pays for itself within 6 months, according to energy think tank @ember_energy." ☀️⬇️
In Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, solar power is taking off in rural areas as the cost of running diesel generators soars.
Nigeria, a Major Oil Producer, Sees Solar Boom
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October 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Solar power is growing across the world including in Nigeria where 1/4 people are disconnected from the power grid. "For Nigerians, the cost savings from ditching diesel mean that a solar panel pays for itself within 6 months, according to energy think tank @ember_energy." ☀️⬇️
“It’s really about energy affordability,” said Kevin Chou, cofounder of Bright Saver...“It’s about access for people who wanted solar but haven’t been able to get it.”☀️
@CanaryMediaInchttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/vermont-new-hampshire-plug-in-balcony-legislation
@CanaryMediaInchttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/vermont-new-hampshire-plug-in-balcony-legislation
Plug-in solar bills are in the works in New Hampshire and Vermont
DIY "balcony" solar kits, which can save residents money and give them more independence, are piquing interest from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
www.canarymedia.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“It’s really about energy affordability,” said Kevin Chou, cofounder of Bright Saver...“It’s about access for people who wanted solar but haven’t been able to get it.”☀️
@CanaryMediaInchttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/vermont-new-hampshire-plug-in-balcony-legislation
@CanaryMediaInchttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/vermont-new-hampshire-plug-in-balcony-legislation
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☀️ “Everybody has sun and everybody has wind and nobody can hoard it. Nobody can hold it in reserves. It’s there for all of us to use.” @billmckibben.bsky.social for The Light Won’t Dim documentary, now streaming on Youtube ⏯️ youtu.be/IDK-3RC5SgY
September 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
☀️ “Everybody has sun and everybody has wind and nobody can hoard it. Nobody can hold it in reserves. It’s there for all of us to use.” @billmckibben.bsky.social for The Light Won’t Dim documentary, now streaming on Youtube ⏯️ youtu.be/IDK-3RC5SgY