Solar-Powered Appliance Tour Heads to McCarren Park as NYS Considers Increasing Access to Solar

Senator Kristen Gonzalez to join advocates as they rally for solar power while Albany lawmakers consider SUNNY Act, legislation that would remove red tape for simple, plug-in solar panels

BROOKLYN, NY (04/16/2026) (readMedia)-- On Friday, April 17, advocates will demonstrate solar-powered appliances to promote awareness for the Solar Up Now New York (SUNNY) Act (S.8512 Krueger/ A.9111 Gallagher). The SUNNY Act would remove regulatory red tape to small, "plug-in" solar panels, so that New Yorkers – especially renters – can take advantage of this new technology that allows them to safely create their own power, lower their own energy bills, and do their part to cut pollution and fight climate change.

At the rally, advocates will demonstrate how easily plug-in solar panels work, powering a blender for smoothies, a cooling fan and a radio. Senator Kristen Gonzalez will stop by to share her support for the legislation.

WHO:

Senator Kristen Gonzalez and advocates representing the the SUNNY Coalition and Spring Street Climate Fund
WHAT:

 Advocates will demonstrate solar-powered appliances and promote legislation that would expand access to cost-saving solar panels and solar power
WHEN: Thursday April 16, 2026 at 05:15PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: McCarren Park
North 12th St and Driggs
Brooklyn, New York
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