Plug-in solar, state by state
Plug-in solar is available or approved in ten states, one more (New York) is awaiting a governor’s signature, and roughly a dozen others are moving that way. Sundrop is engineered to these standards from the start. Here’s where things stand.
Verified against public reporting as of October 2026. Details vary by state — wattage caps, certification requirements, renter and HOA provisions, and start dates all differ. Confirm current availability in your state and any utility notification requirements before installing.
Available or scheduled (10 states)
| State | Framework | Adopted | Available from | System cap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | HB 340 | Mar 2025 | May 7, 2025 | 1,200W | First state in the nation. Treats qualifying systems like appliances — no interconnection agreement. |
| Maine | LD 1730 (Ch. 644) | Apr 6, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | 1,200W | Tiered install and utility-notification requirements by system size. |
| Virginia | HB 395 / SB 250 (Ch. 1052) | Apr 22, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | 1,200W | Up to three systems per meter; renter protections included. |
| Colorado | HB 26-1007 | May 7, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | 1,920W | Blocks HOA bans; requires utilities to allow meter-socket adapters. |
| Maryland | HB 1532 — Utility RELIEF Act (Ch. 353) | May 12, 2026 | May 2026 | 1,200W | Covers renters and homeowners. |
| Connecticut | HB 5340 (Public Act 26-127) | Jun 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | 1,200W | — |
| Vermont | S. 202 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | 1,200W | Passed unanimously. |
| New Hampshire | SB 540-FN (Ch. 262) | Jul 2, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | 1,200W AC | One system per meter; no utility approval, interconnection review, or fees. |
| New Jersey | S 2368 / A 4836 — Garden State Balcony Solar Act | Sep 1, 2026 | Jan 2027 | 1,200W | Passed both chambers unanimously; bars HOA and landlord bans and municipal permit requirements. |
| California | SB 868 — Plug and Play Solar Act | Sep 30, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | 1,200W | The 10th state. Signed by Gov. Newsom. |
Approved — awaiting final sign-off (1 state)
| State | Framework | Status | Available from | System cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | SUNNY Act (A9111 / S8512) | Approved by the legislature May 28, 2026; awaiting Gov. Hochul. Could become the 11th state. | 90 days after sign-off | 1,200W |
On the way
| State | Framework | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | House H 5175 / Senate S 3143 (plug-in solar within a broad energy bill) | Both chambers passed a version; in conference committee to reconcile. |
| Illinois | SB 3104 | Stalled in the Senate in spring 2026; expected to return in the fall 2026 veto session. |
| Pennsylvania | HB 1971 | In the House Energy committee. |
| Ohio | HB 755 / SB 383 | Introduced; in committee. |
| Michigan | HB 5764 | Introduced; in committee. |
| North Carolina | HB 1129 / SB 957 | Referred to Rules committees. |
| Delaware | SB 270 | In committee (proposed 800W cap). |
| South Carolina | H 4579 | In committee. |
| Washington, D.C. | B26-0602 | Introduced. |
Also in motion
Efforts that stalled in the 2026 session but are expected to return in 2027 include those in Arizona, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Idaho, and Alaska. Efforts that didn’t advance in 2026: Washington state (HB 2296), Oregon (HB 4080), New Mexico (SB 157), Georgia (HB 1304), and Wyoming.
This landscape moves quickly and the details matter — wattage caps, certification requirements, renter provisions, meter-adapter rules, and start dates differ by state, and some start dates depend on rulemaking that is still underway. Before installing any system, confirm current availability in your state and any utility notification requirements. We’ll keep this table updated and publish a plain-English eligibility guide for every covered state before deliveries begin.
