When the world gives you solar panels, you must use them. But not if the power companies have anything to say about it.

Environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer drops in to discuss SB 868, a bill that would legalize easy, plug-in balcony solar panels for renters and condo owners. Local utility companies like SDG&E are pushing back, citing worker safety concerns regarding power "back-feeding" into lines, despite zero documented injuries on record.
00:00 - Intro & Mexico's Soccer Loss
07:35 - Measure C & Homelessness Funding
17:42 - San Diego Unified's $3.5B School Bond
33:00 - Plug-In Solar Panels & Utility Pushback
44:42 - Politifest Announcement
48:20 - Listener Shoutouts & Kelly Davis Tribute

When the world gives you solar panels, you must use them. But not if the power companies have anything to say about it.
Environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer drops in to discuss SB 868, a bill that would legalize easy, plug-in balcony solar panels for renters and condo owners. Local utility companies like SDG&amp;E are pushing back, citing worker safety concerns regarding power "back-feeding" into lines, despite zero documented injuries on record.
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<li data-path-to-node="2,0,0">00:00 - Intro &amp; Mexico's Soccer Loss</li>
<li data-path-to-node="2,1,0">07:35 - Measure C &amp; Homelessness Funding</li>
<li data-path-to-node="2,2,0">17:42 - San Diego Unified's $3.5B School Bond</li>
<li data-path-to-node="2,3,0">33:00 - Plug-In Solar Panels &amp; Utility Pushback</li>
<li data-path-to-node="2,4,0">44:42 - Politifest Announcement</li>
<li data-path-to-node="2,5,0">48:20 - Listener Shoutouts &amp; Kelly Davis Tribute</li>
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This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.