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"Update: plug-in solar momentum just jumped from 14 to 21 states!

When I shared that 14 states had publicly introduced plug-in solar bills, I honestly wasn’t sure how fast that number would move. * It moved fast *

Since then, 7 more states have joined with publicly introduced or advancing legislation, bringing the total to 21 states with bills on the record.

The new additions since the last update:
* Illinois
* Minnesota
* Oregon
* Colorado
* Alaska
* Iowa
* Arizona

Different regions. Different politics. Same underlying problem -- Most energy policy still assumes you own a roof.

What’s been especially encouraging is who is stepping up in these newer states:

* Midwest lawmakers focused on affordability and grid reliability
* Mountain West and frontier states thinking hard about resilience and self-reliance
* Legislators responding to renters, manufactured housing residents, and rural communities

This isn’t one ideological lane. It’s a practical one. And it goes beyond the public bills.

At Bright Saver, we’re now actively working on plug-in solar policy education, coalition building, and draft frameworks in 32 states total — meaning there are 10 additional states in deep consideration for 2026 that aren’t public yet.

That’s the part that really feels different. This no longer looks like a niche idea or a coastal experiment. It looks like the early shape of a new category -- energy ownership for people who don’t own their roof."