Is plug-in solar legal in Vermont?
Legal now Yes. Vermont's plug-in solar law (S.202 (Act 149)) has been in effect since July 1, 2026.
| Law | S.202 (Act 149) |
|---|---|
| Signed | June 16, 2026 |
| In effect since | July 1, 2026 |
| Size limit | 1,200 W combined per meter; a smart meter is required |
| Safety certification | UL 3700 or equivalent, plus IEEE 1547-2018; must shut off in an outage |
| Telling your utility | No utility notice required |
| Renters and HOAs | Tenants give the landlord 10 days’ notice; covenants can’t ban devices |
Before you buy, check the kit’s certification against the rule above. As of our last check, certified microinverters exist (Hoymiles and APsystems, certified to UL 3700 in 2026) but we couldn’t confirm a complete kit certified as a whole system. What UL 3700 means.
What a kit would save in Vermont
| Kit size | Solar per year | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|
| 400 W | 352 kWh | $71 |
| 800 W | 704 kWh | $143 |
| 1,200 W | 1,056 kWh | $214 |
Panels on a south-facing balcony railing, Vermont’s average sunshine (NREL PVWatts, state average), today’s price of 23.8¢/kWh, and 85% of the output used at home. Run it for your ZIP code.
See every state’s plug-in solar status, or electricity prices and other rules in Vermont.