Solar Rights Alliance
@solarrights.bsky.social
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.
🤔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. ☀️
September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🤔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. ☀️
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.
September 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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.
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: https://solarrights.org/consumerguide/
September 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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: https://solarrights.org/consumerguide/
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
More resources: www.SolarRights.org
September 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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
More resources: www.SolarRights.org
(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...
His office number is: (916) 445-2841.
Here's a suggestion of what to say...
August 31, 2026 at 8:06 PM
(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...
His office number is: (916) 445-2841.
Here's a suggestion of what to say...
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!
solarrights.org/donate
Thank you for all you do!
August 25, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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!
solarrights.org/donate
Thank you for all you do!
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!
August 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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!
(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...
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
(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...
(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...
August 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
(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...
(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.
August 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
(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.
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!
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!
July 29, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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!
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!
🤔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...
Tell us what you think!
Full podcast:
www.energyshow.biz/post/beach-e...
July 22, 2026 at 8:21 PM
🤔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...
Tell us what you think!
Full podcast:
www.energyshow.biz/post/beach-e...
☀️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! 🔗
New episode out now: "Just click “Yes” to defend solar rights ft. Carol Hart."
Take a listen at the link in bio! 🔗
July 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
☀️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! 🔗
New episode out now: "Just click “Yes” to defend solar rights ft. Carol Hart."
Take a listen at the link in bio! 🔗
☀️😃 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!"
😎 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!"
July 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM
☀️😃 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!"
😎 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!"
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!
July 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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!
(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.
June 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM
(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.
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!
June 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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!
(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...
The bill was introduced by Senator Wiener, and the principal coauthor is Assembly Member Schultz. And...
June 18, 2026 at 10:27 PM
(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...
The bill was introduced by Senator Wiener, and the principal coauthor is Assembly Member Schultz. And...
(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.
June 17, 2026 at 4:31 PM
(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.
(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...
Huge thanks to SB 868 bill author Senator Wiener (@https://scottwiener.bsky.social), and...
June 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
(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...
Huge thanks to SB 868 bill author Senator Wiener (@https://scottwiener.bsky.social), and...
(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!
June 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
(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!
(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:
June 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
(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:
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...
June 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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...
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!
Plug-In solar to California!
June 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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!
Plug-In solar to California!
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!
June 2, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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!