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US Plug-In Solar Almanac Updated July 28, 2026 51 jurisdictions tracked Every entry sourced to the bill

Live legislative record · auto-checked 2026-07-28

Is plug-in solar legal in your state?

Balcony and plug-in solar — the panels that plug straight into a wall outlet — are being legalized state by state. This is the running record of where the law stands.

8 states have enacted laws and 23 now have live legislation. Find yours:

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The record

Every state with a live bill

Grouped by how far each bill has travelled. Click a state for the full entry and its primary source.

Enacted8

ColoradoHB 26-1007 · 1920WConnecticutHB 5340 · 1200WMaineLD 1730 · 1200WMarylandHB 345 · 1200WNew HampshireSB 540 · 1200WUtahHB 340 · 1200WVermontS 202 · 1200WVirginiaHB 395 / SB 250 · 1200W

Advancing7

ArizonaSB 1606CaliforniaSB 868IllinoisSB 3104MassachusettsH 5175 / S 3143New JerseyS 2368New YorkS 8512C / A 9111CNorth CarolinaHB 1129

Introduced7

District of ColumbiaB26-0602IndianaSB 74MichiganHB 5764MinnesotaHF 3555 · 1200WOhioHB 755 / SB 383OklahomaHB 4060South CarolinaH 4579

Deferred1

HawaiiHB 2435

The remaining 28 jurisdictions have no active plug-in solar bill. See the complete table →

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The picture at a glance

Hover a state for its bill, watt limit and estimated savings. Auto-checked 2026-07-28 · OpenStates

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By the numbers

Where an 800W kit saves the most

Estimated yearly savings from a standard 800W plug-in kit — driven by each state's sun and electricity price.

1 Hawaii $455/yr 2 California $355/yr 3 Connecticut $254/yr 4 Massachusetts $228/yr 5 New Hampshire $213/yr 6 Rhode Island $211/yr 7 Arizona $190/yr 8 Maine $186/yr 9 New Mexico $174/yr 10 New York $174/yr

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Latest dispatches

What changed

  • Jul 2026New Jersey’s legislature unanimously passes the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368) — now awaiting the governor. Details →
  • Jun 2026New York’s SUNNY Act clears both houses and heads to Governor Hochul’s desk. Details →
  • Jun 2026Vermont signs S.202 into law — plug-in solar up to 1,200W, effective July 1. Details →
  • May 2026Connecticut (HB 5340) and New Hampshire (SB 540) both sign plug-in solar into law. Details →
  • May 2026Colorado’s HB 26-1007 is signed — the most generous law yet at 1,920W per meter. Details →
  • Apr 2026Maryland and Maine authorize plug-in solar; California’s SB 868 passes the Senate. Details →
  • Mar 2026Virginia becomes the second state with a dedicated plug-in solar law. Details →

How much can you save?

A standard 800W two-panel kit saves roughly $100–$455/year depending on your state’s sun and electricity prices — no roof, no permits (in legal states), no electrician.

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What people are buying

EcoFlow STREAM, Bluetti, Zendure SolarFlow, Anker SOLIX and other plug-in kits — see how their wattage fits your state’s limit.

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