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August 24, 2026
States Advance Legislative Measures to Enable Plug-In Solar
Emerging state policies could broaden access to portable residential solar installations while reducing utility interconnection barriers.
More than half of U.S. states have introduced or advanced legislation so far this year to allow the installation and use of plug-in or portable solar generation devices for…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- More than half of U.S. states have introduced or advanced legislation on portable solar in 2026, with seven states enacting laws that set rules for these systems, following Utah’s pioneering 2025 law.
- States are addressing key barriers by exempting qualifying systems from utility interconnection requirements and preventing homeowners associations and landlords from issuing unreasonable bans on these small outlet-connected systems.
- Safety and certification requirements are emerging as key conditions for streamlined treatment, with states requiring measures such as UL certification, anti-islanding protection, rapid shutdown, and compliance with electrical codes.
