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	Podcast:		SunCast
	Episode:		923: Plug-In Solar Is Moving Fast… But Who Sets the Rules? \| Electrical Code Experts Weigh In - with Rebekah Hren & Patrick Barney
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:28:32
	Publish Date:		2026-04-18 14:15:00
	Description:		You can now plug solar panels into a wall outlet in some states. No permits. No installer or electrician even required? Just… plug it in. So who’s responsible when that system starts sending power back into your home, or the grid? Plug-in solar is moving faster than the standards designed to govern it. And right now, the rules are still being written. In this conversation, Nico Johnson sits down with two experts at the center of the process. One is helping shape the National Electrical Code, the other bringing products to market. Together, we unpack what actually needs to happen for this category to scale safely. This isn’t just a new product [category], it’s a new edge case for the entire ecosystem, one where DIY meets infrastructure, and where the lines between safety, enforcement, and responsibility all begin to blur. Expect to learn:
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