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

Assemblymember Diana Moreno 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

ASTORIA, NY (04/22/2026) (readMedia)-- On Thursday, April 23, 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. The Senate passed the bill unanimously earlier this week, and now it's up to the Assembly to pass it and make New York one step closer to legalizing plug-in solar.

At the event, advocates will demonstrate how easily plug-in solar panels work, powering a blender for smoothies, a cooling fan and a radio. Assemblymember Diana Moreno will stop by to share his support for the legislation.

WHO:

Assemblymember Diana Moreno 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 23, 2026 at 01:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Outside Dutch Kills Playground
Near 28th Street and 36th Avenue
Astoria, New York 11106
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