California state senator Scott Wiener has announced Clean Homes and Energy Affordability Package (CHEAP) to simplify approvals for plug-in solar systems and heat pumps. The CHEAP includes SB 222 and SB 868, and focuses on residential clean energy installations across California. SB 868 addresses plug-in solar systems ranging from 200 W to 1,800 W that connect to standard 120 V outlets. These systems can cover up to one-fifth of household electricity use and cost between $400 and $2,000 without batteries. SB 222 addresses heat pump installations, which can reduce electricity use for heating by up to 75%. The announcement states potential household savings of up to $450 per year from plug-in solar systems and nearly $400 annually from heat pumps. The bills propose automated permitting, capped fees, and limits on local requirements to accelerate deployment. The measures are positioned as responses to electricity rate increases of nearly 40% for PG&E customers between 2022 and 2025.