https://www.npr.org/2026/03/12/nx-s1-5737287/solar-panels-utilities-energy-savingEasy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay themEasy-to-install solar panels that plug into a regular outlet are getting attention just as Americans are worried about rising energy costs. That's because these plug-in or balcony solar panels start shaving off part of a homeowner's or renter's utility bill right away.Plug-in solar advocates say that safety concerns about the new technology have been addressed and that utilities are really just worried about losing business, because every kilowatt-hour generated by a plug-in solar panel is one less the utility sells to a customer.#solar #energy #utilities #environment
