MarylandLaw passed ✓

Maryland just gave you the right to own your power.

Effective now · HB 1532
1,200W · Wattage limit

Governor Wes Moore signed HB 1532 (Utility RELIEF Act) on May 12, 2026 with an emergency clause — plug-in solar is legal in Maryland today. Maryland is the 5th state to legalize plug-in solar.

Maryland wattage tiers
391W and under: No UL certification required. No utility notification needed. Easiest legal path.
391W–1,200W: UL certification required. Notify utility before install. No fees or approval needed.
The law

Maryland plug-in solar
is legal.

Bill
HB 1532
Effective
Effective now
Max wattage
1,200W
Legislative progress — stage 5 of 5
Signed into law
Key provisions
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Systems up to 1,200W legal for renters and homeowners
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No utility approval or fees required
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Tiered UL certification — 391W and under exempt
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Emergency clause — effective immediately on signing
Disclaimer
Educational only — not legal advice. Verify with your utility, AHJ, and HOA.
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Available kits in Maryland

Kits legal under
HB 1532.

UL 3700 certified plug-in solar kits within Maryland's legal limit (1,200W).

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EZ1-M 800W
800W microinverter
$1,299
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Smart Kit 395W
395W single panel
$1,499
UL 3700 IN PROGRESS
Community solar in Maryland

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Tax incentives & savings

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No utility fees permitted under HB 1532
Federal & state context (2026)

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.

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