Plug-in solar in Vermont
Law in effect
Yes. Vermont's plug-in solar law (S. 202) is in effect since July 1, 2026. It covers kits with up to 1,200 W of output, combined inverter capacity per meter.
Sources differ on part of this. Check the original bill text for the renter notice period and when association rules start.
The device
- Power limit
- 1,200 W (combined inverter capacity per meter)
- Certification
- UL 3700 or equal certification, configured to IEEE 1547
- Electrical code (NEC)
- Not mentioned
- Stops when the grid goes down
- Required
Your utility
- Approval
- Not required
- Notice
- No notice to the utility required
- Fees
- Utility may not charge fees
- Interconnection agreement
- Not needed
Renters
- Protected
- Yes
- Details
- Landlords cannot ban plug-in solar devices.
Homeowners associations
- Protected
- Yes
- Details
- Associations cannot ban plug-in solar devices.
Local permits
- May apply
- No
- Details
- Localities cannot regulate these devices.
Electricity price
- Average home rate
- 22.4¢ per kWh
Sources
Data as of October 8, 2026. Reference only, not legal advice. Check the bill text, your utility and your landlord or association.
Other states with plug-in solar laws
- California Signed, not yet effective
- Colorado Law in effect
- Connecticut Law in effect
- Maine Law in effect
- Maryland Law in effect
- New Hampshire Signed, not yet effective
- New Jersey Signed, not yet effective
- Utah Law in effect
- Virginia Signed, not yet effective