# California Joins Growing Plug-In Solar Boom as Power Costs Surge

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-01 04:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-01/california-to-allow-balcony-solar-after-newsom-signs-bill?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abde29aa32b780001730595

> California has become the 10th state to allow so-called balcony solar as officials contend with soaring electricity bills.