{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Flanigan's Eco-Logic","title":"Anson Liang - Plugin Solar is the New Energy Movement","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2032,"description":"Anson Liang, a serial founder and entrepreneur, is the Creator of PluginSolarUS.com... the definitive source of information on balcony solar, also known as plug-in solar. Imagine being able to buy a few photovoltaic panels and plugging them into a household electrical socket. While simplicity is the goal of this balcony solar movement, Anson has developed a website to educate consumers, electricians, policy-makers, and others on the nuances of its regulations and installation. The site was launched earlier this year as an educational portal to address consumer confusion about this plug and play solar opportunity. Plug-in Solar US also vets companies that are making plug-in solar kits.\nAnson explains that plug-in solar has its roots in Germany in response to the Russia/Ukraine war that raised energy prices. It is a new way to make solar affordable to alleviate energy costs. The systems are small, entry-level solar systems that produce modest amounts of power to offset high power prices. In Germany, no utility interconnection permits are required and there is no need to hire an electrician for installation. Just buy panels and plug in as you would a standard household appliance.\nThe German balcony solar program spread quickly in four years with over four million homes and apartments participating with an aggregate capacity of >8,000 MW. Now it's mainstream in Europe with 25 of the 27 European Union countries allow plug-in solar; the United Kingdom passed enabling legislation two months ago. \nBalcony solar has quickly caught on in America: Anson reports that 10 states have enacted legislation; eight others have legislation pending. In New York, the bill is awaiting the governor's signature. Participants can save money by cutting their utility bills in cases realizing 2 - 5 year paybacks on the equipment costs. National legislation has just been introduced, HR 10851. Anson describes the value or HR 10851 in harmonizing standards and its proposed $1,000 incentives....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7kUbICrzk0aEuZffrVBGprBuBqZJlmqp9h-fda_2pHg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1MTQ0LzE3MTE1/NjgzMTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}