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Effective Jan 1, 2027

First US state to pass explicit plug-in balcony solar legislation.

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Effective Jul 15, 2026

LD 1730 signed April 6, 2026 by Governor Janet Mills. Takes effect ~July 15, 2026 (90 days after legislature adjourns).

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Effective Effective now

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.

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Effective May 2025

Second state to pass plug-in solar law; effective spring 2025.

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Effective Jan 28, 2026

Senate passed January 28, 2026. Law now in effect.

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Effective Mar 1, 2026

Approved by Virginia legislature and signed by Governor, March 2026.

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Effective Oct 1, 2026 if signed

HB 5340 passed the House 99-43 and Senate 27-9. Awaits Governor Lamont's signature. If signed, plug-in solar becomes legal October 1, 2026. Connecticut has some of the highest electricity rates in the US at $0.286/kWh — making balcony solar one of the strongest investments in the country. An 800W system would save ~$195/year, payback under 4 years.

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SB 540 has passed both chambers of the New Hampshire legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Would legalize plug-in solar systems up to 1,200W.

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The New York State Legislature passed the Solar Up Now NY (SUNNY) Act on June 1, 2026 with bipartisan support. The bill now awaits Governor Hochul's signature. If signed, New York's 19 million renter households gain the legal right to install balcony solar. New York is the eighth state to advance plug-in solar legislation — and the largest market yet. At ConEd's ~$0.21/kWh NYC rate, an 800W system saves ~$145/year, payback under 6 years.

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SB 868 — Plug and Play Solar Act. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener. Passed Senate Energy Committee 14-0 in March 2026 — advancing through full legislature. Would allow systems up to 1,200W. PG&E, SCE, SDG&E opposed. 14 million rental units at stake.

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Bill sponsored by Sen. Rachel Ventura advancing in 2026. Would remove interconnection agreement requirement currently blocking plug-in solar.

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Massachusetts has active plug-in solar legislation advancing through the House. At $0.250/kWh — one of the highest rates in the US — an 800W system saves ~$170/year.

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Minnesota has active plug-in solar legislation advancing. At $0.135/kWh an 800W system would save ~$92/year.

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New Jersey has active plug-in solar legislation advancing in 2026. At $0.180/kWh an 800W system would save ~$123/year.

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Oregon has active plug-in solar legislation moving through the legislature.

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Washington state has HB 2296 advancing through the legislature. At $0.110/kWh an 800W system would save ~$75/year.

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