Legislation updates, rate changes, and incentive deadlines — updated every week. Sol Country tracks every state so you don't have to.
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 →Xcel Energy has filed for a 9.9% residential rate increase effective August 2026, citing grid infrastructure costs. Colorado customers with balcony solar will be partially insulated from the increase.
Calculate your Colorado savings →The federal 30C EV charger tax credit expires June 30, 2026. Homeowners who install a qualifying Level 2 charger before then save 30% of hardware and installation costs — up to $1,000.
Shop EV chargers →Both Connecticut (HB 5340) and New Hampshire (SB 540) have passed their legislatures and await governor signatures. Connecticut's $0.286/kWh rate would make it one of the highest savings states in the country.
Track all states →UL Solutions launched UL 3700 on January 8, 2026 — the first dedicated US safety standard for plug-in solar. This certification is the reason 6 states have passed laws in 2026.
Learn about UL 3700 →5 updates. 2 minutes to read. Everything that moved in residential energy this week.
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