Plug-In Solar

Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, refers to small, plug-in solar panels that everyday families can use to lower their energy bills and generate renewable energy.  

Plug-in solar is currently restricted in New York under regulations surrounding interconnection with the public energy grid. 

The SUNNY Act, which as of early August 2026 is awaiting governor approval, will remove that red tape and legalize balcony solar. This will bring New York State in line with other states including Utah, Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Virginia, Colorado, and New Hampshire that have all passed similar bills in the last year.  

The state government said this “will enable all New Yorkers to start generating their own clean, affordable power simply by plugging in eligible solar panels that can be purchased online or at a store.” 

Learn more by reading the full text of the bill.