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Statutes checked October 1, 2026
Legal · in effect since October 1, 2026Is plug-in solar legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut's plug-in solar law, Conn. Pub. Act 26-127, § 9 (HB 5340, 2026), has been in effect since October 1, 2026. The law allows one plug-in system up to 1,200 W of maximum power output, plugged into an ordinary outlet. One system per meter. The law names UL 1741. The system stays plug-in; permanent fixing is prohibited.
What the statute says
| Cap | 1,200 W of maximum power output. |
|---|---|
| Systems | One per meter. |
| Utility notification | Not required by the statute. |
| Interconnection fees | None: the utility cannot charge an interconnection fee. |
| Local permit | Local permit rules are expressly preserved by the statute. |
| Electrician | Not addressed by the statute. |
| HOA | Not preempted: your HOA keeps its say. |
| Landlord | Not preempted: a landlord can refuse. |
| Net metering | Not stated. Size for what you use in daylight either way; a plug-in system is not a net-metering system. |
| Certification named | UL 1741. |
| Our kits | Covered meets the safety rules |
Statute: Conn. Pub. Act 26-127, § 9 (HB 5340, 2026) · Bill HB 5340 (PA 26-127) · Signed June 4, 2026 · Effective October 1, 2026
General information, not legal advice. US Plugin Solar is a retailer, not a law firm, and reading this doesn't make you our client. Statutes checked October 1, 2026. Laws, utility rules and local codes change, and your HOA documents, lease or town can add requirements this page can't see. Read the cite, and ask a lawyer licensed in Connecticut if your plans depend on it.
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