Plug-in balcony solar panels skip utility approval and fees
Plug-in solar devices up to 1,200 watts per home that meet electrical codes and safety certification need no utility interconnection approval, extra equipment or fees. Utilities may ask only for a simple online registration of the device.
Who it affects
Households using plug-in solar devices and electric utilities
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Uncertified plug-in solar devices can no longer be sold; The utility approval and fee exemption for these devices ends
Official text
California SB 868: Electricity: portable solar generation devices.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.