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Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 540 into law on July 3, 2026, making New Hampshire the 8th state to legalize plug-in solar. New Hampshire joins Colorado, Maryland, Maine, Virginia, Utah, Connecticut, and Vermont. New York remains the only state where the legislature has passed a balcony solar bill awaiting a governor's signature.
Full New Hampshire guide → →Vermont became the 7th state to sign balcony solar legislation into law. S.202 takes effect July 1, 2026. At Vermont's electricity rate of approximately $0.210/kWh, an 800W kit is projected to save Vermont renters around $182 per year with an approximately 4-year payback period.
Full Vermont guide → →Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 5340 into law on June 4, 2026 - making Connecticut the 6th state to legalize plug-in solar. The law takes effect October 1, 2026. At $0.286/kWh Connecticut has the second-highest electricity rate in the continental US - an 800W system saves ~$195/year.
See Connecticut details →Washington's plug-in solar exemption was stripped from a broader energy bill before passage. New Jersey's bill also stalled. Both states are expected to reintroduce legislation in 2027. Sol Country waitlists remain open for both states.
Track all states →New York's SUNNY Act has passed both chambers of the legislature and awaits only Governor Hochul's signature. New York's 19 million renter households would be the largest market yet to gain plug-in solar rights.
Track all states →Xcel Energy has filed for a 9.9% residential rate increase effective August 2026. For Colorado renters waiting for HB26-1007, this means balcony solar savings will be higher than originally estimated when the law takes effect January 1, 2027.
See Colorado savings →UL 3700 was published December 2025. Six months in, no plug-in balcony solar product has completed the full system certification — first certifications are expected late 2026. CraftStrom, APsystems, EcoFlow, and Bright Saver are among manufacturers pursuing UL 3700. Sol Country tracks status per kit.
See UL 3700 status by kit →The New York State Legislature passed the SUNNY Act on June 1, 2026, clearing both chambers. Governor Hochul's signature would make balcony solar legal for New York's 19 million renter households.
See New York details →Governor Wes Moore signed HB 1532 with an emergency clause on May 12, 2026 - making balcony solar legal in Maryland immediately. No utility approval required for systems under 391W.
See Maryland details →California's SB 868 passed the Senate Energy Committee 14-0, advancing toward a full floor vote. California has 14 million rental units at $0.287/kWh - the largest potential balcony solar market in the US.
Join California waitlist →The federal 30C EV charger tax credit expired June 30, 2026. The credit is no longer available on new installations. Utility rebates on Level 2 chargers remain active in many areas.
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