CelloMom On CarsMar 13

Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar
"Set to take effect next January, the law will make Virginia just the second state in the country, after Utah, to treat solar panels like an appliance you can buy at your local big-box store and set up yourself — on your balcony, in your yard, or anywhere the sun shines on your property.

“Right now, the estimated payback period is somewhere between two and five years,” she said."

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/virginia-to-become-second-state-balcony-solar

Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar

Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative…

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"A slew of bills that would maximize use of the state’s grid, pave the way for more batteries and solar arrays of all sizes, and take other steps to lower energy bills are poised to become law with Spanberger’s signature in the coming weeks."

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/virginia-set-to-enact-laws-cleaner-cheaper-power

Virginia set to enact a flurry of laws boosting cleaner, cheaper power

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is expected to sign bills promoting solar power, batteries, grid tech, and, above all, affordability.

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New England:

"Energy affordability woes are pushing all six states to advance legislation allowing DIY, plug-in solar panels. A bill is even nearing the governor’s desk in Maine.

Plug-in solar’s money-saving potential is attracting support from both sides of the aisle. In March 2025, deep-red Utah became the first to authorize the technology."

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/balcony-solar-bills-make-inroads-new-england

Balcony solar bills make inroads across New England

Energy affordability woes are pushing all six states to advance legislation allowing DIY, plug-in solar panels. A bill is even nearing the governor’s desk…

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"Balcony solar is one of the hottest ideas in renewable energy right now. Boosters say the systems — DIY kits that can be plugged right into a standard outlet — save users money without any need for subsidies, government incentives, or utility permission.

About half the states in the U.S. are considering legislation to pave the way for residents to adopt plug-in solar and start generating some of their own electricity from their own backyard or porch."

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/states-passing-balcony-solar-laws

Where does balcony solar stand in your state?

Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.

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Show threadMason Loring Bliss2d ago
@CelloMomOnCars Trying to actually find one to buy is a surprising challenge.
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@mason

This will change once approvals for more states are in the bag, and the market expands.

Before actual approval and crucial details like the publication of tech specs, I would think producers would want to wait.