SOL COUNTRY RECOMMENDATION FOR BALTIMORE RENTERS
CRAFTSTROM 395W STARTER KIT
Maryland's unique 391W no-UL tier means Baltimore renters can install without UL 3700 certification - the simplest legal path of any signed state.
Want more savings? An 800W system (UL 3700 certified) saves ~$122/yr at Baltimore rates - payback around 6 years.
YOUR BALTIMORE SAVINGS
WHAT PLUG-IN SOLAR SAVES AT BALTIMORE RATES.
Baltimore is served by BGE at a residential rate around $0.152/kWh. Maryland allows up to 1,200W with UL 3700 certification - but the standout feature is the under-391W no-UL exemption, the simplest legal install path in the US.
| Kit size | Annual savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|
395W (no UL needed) EASIEST LEGAL PATH IN THE US | $60/yr | ~7yr payback |
800W | $122/yr | ~6yr payback |
1,200W | $183/yr | ~6.5yr payback |
Based on Baltimore average sun hours and BGE residential rates. Actual savings vary by address, shading, and orientation.
MARYLAND'S UNIQUE TWO-TIER LAW
Under 391W: No UL 3700 required, no prior approval needed. 391W-1,200W: UL 3700 required, standard installation rules. This makes Maryland the easiest state in the country to get started - a 200W or 395W panel requires less paperwork than anywhere else.
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Community solar lets Baltimore renters subscribe to a Maryland solar farm and receive credits on their BGE bill - $0 upfront, no installation, and 5-15% off the monthly bill.
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