GreenLight / Vermont

Plug-in solar in Vermont

Plug-in solar: a small solar kit that plugs into a regular outlet (sometimes called balcony solar). Here is what Vermont's law says, in plain terms; the glossary at the bottom decodes any jargon.

Under review. These details are seeded from research and are being verified against the enrolled bill text; treat them as unconfirmed until this notice goes away.
Legal statusenacted
LawAct 149
Signed into law2026-06-16
Law takes effect for you2026-07-01
Effective notebut no compliant product exists
Power cap1200 watts (roughly 3 large panels)
Cap notesmeasured in AC watts -- the power that actually reaches your outlet
What you can legally buyOnly kits certified to the new plug-in solar standard (UL 3700) -- none exist yet, so nothing qualifies today.
The law's exact termsUL 3700 or equivalent REQUIRED
Can you buy a qualifying system today?No: no complete system is UL 3700 certified yet. The homepage feed alerts when that changes.
Utility noticenone
Renter/HOA protectionsyes: 10-day tenant notice with deemed approval; covenant override
What do these terms mean? (plain-English glossary)
Plug-in solarA small solar kit you plug into a regular wall outlet -- no electrician, no roof crew. Sometimes called "balcony solar."
ULA big safety-testing company. Their logo is on your toaster and power strips. When a lab like UL "certifies" a product, it means they tested it and vouch for it.
NRTLShort for "Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory" -- any safety lab the government has accredited to certify products. UL is the famous one.
UL 3700A brand-new safety standard written specifically for plug-in solar kits. Several state laws say: you can plug in, but only a kit certified to this standard. No kit has that certification yet -- which is exactly what this site watches for.
NECThe National Electrical Code -- the rulebook electricians follow.
"Certified" vs "compliant"Certified = an independent lab tested it and lists it. "Compliant" or "designed to meet" = the manufacturer's own claim. Not the same thing; we only count certified.
Watts (W)How much power the kit can make. 1,200 W is roughly two to three large panels -- enough to cover a fridge plus some electronics while the sun shines.