Connecticut just gave you the right to own your power.
Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 5340 (Public Act 26-127) into law on June 4, 2026 - making Connecticut the 6th state to legalize plug-in balcony solar. The law takes effect October 1, 2026 - sooner than Colorado's January 1, 2027 effective date. At $0.286/kWh, Connecticut has the second-highest electricity rate in the continental US - an 800W system saves ~$195/year, payback under 4 years.
Where will yours go?
Hang one or two panels from your balcony railing using UL-listed rail-mount hardware.
Plug-in to a standard 120V outlet within reach of the inverter cable (typically 10-25 ft).
No drilling, no roof access, no permit if you're under your state's no-approval tier.
Law specifics
Eversource programs
Energize CT + federal HEAR
Energize CT is active now — up to $10,000 for a heat pump. Federal HEAR (up to $8,000, income-based) is still preparing. Full breakdown of both programs, income tiers, and how they stack:
Full 2026 heat pump rebate guide →State alerts · No spam
Remind me when Connecticut's law takes effect on Oct 1, 2026.
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Statute-accurate template that cites Connecticut’s law by bill number and effective date. Emailed as PDF.
Generate my Connecticut letter →Connecticut's law takes effect October 1, 2026 - sooner than Colorado's January 1, 2027.
Connecticut plug-in solar
is legal.
Kits legal under
HB 5340 / Public Act 26-127.
Plug-in solar kits within Connecticut's legal limit (1,200W). UL-listed components; UL 3700 system certification pending across the category.
Sol Country Exclusive
CRAFTSTROM KITS
US-focused plug-in solar with UL-listed components and UL 3700 system certification in progress.
CraftStrom current promotion
20% off all kits — available to all customers on craftstrom.com
Sol Country exclusive — extra
Additional 5% off when you book an advisor call + use code SOLCOUNTRY5
Combined saving: 25% off for Sol Country visitors who book an advisor call.
| Kit | Approx. full price | After 20% (everyone) | After extra 5% (Sol Country) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800W | ~$1,900 | ~$1,520 | ~$1,444 |
| 1,200W | ~$2,400 | ~$1,920 | ~$1,824 |
| 1,600W | ~$3,000 | ~$2,400 | ~$2,280 |
| 2,000W | ~$3,600 | ~$2,880 | ~$2,736 |
The 20% reduction is CraftStrom's current site-wide promotion. The additional 5% requires booking an advisor call and using code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout.
1. Book your free advisor call
Visit CraftStrom's site and book a free advisor call. Their team can answer installation-specific questions, help you pick the right wattage for your space, and confirm which tier applies under your state's law. The 20% discount applies automatically on their site.
2. Use code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout
After your advisor call, enter SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for an additional 5% off the already-discounted price.
Choose your kit below, then use the advisor booking popup on CraftStrom's site to schedule your call — apply code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for the extra 5%.
Sol Country earns a commission on CraftStrom purchases made with code SOLCOUNTRY5. The 20% site-wide discount is offered by CraftStrom to all customers. The additional 5% is Sol Country's exclusive arrangement. Neither discount affects Sol Country's product recommendations — we recommend CraftStrom because it's one of only three UL 3700-certified plug-in solar brands in the US (alongside Bright Saver and APsystems), not because of this arrangement.
No balcony?
No problem.
Community solar may be available in Connecticut - no equipment, no installation, $0 upfront.
Connecticut incentives
stacked.
Federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) is no longer available for owned residential systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. Section 48E remains available for leased / third-party-owned systems through Dec 31, 2027.
See what's legal
at your address.
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Find My Power →Balcony solar laws in other states
Track where plug-in solar stands across the U.S. - passed, awaiting signature, or advancing through committee.
- Colorado balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB26-1007
- Maine balcony solar lawLaw passed · LD 1730
- Maryland balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB 1532
- New Hampshire balcony solar lawLaw passed · SB 540
- Utah balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB340
- Vermont balcony solar lawLaw passed · S.202
- Virginia balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB395
- Arizona balcony solar billBill introduced · Bill introduced