Disclaimer

Information, not advice. This site explains state plug-in solar laws and the certification status of products in plain English. It is not legal advice, electrical advice or engineering advice, and it creates no professional relationship.

Check before you buy or install. Laws change, and utilities, cities, landlords and HOAs have their own rules. Before you buy or plug in a solar device, read the official sources linked on each page. Check your lease or HOA documents and your utility's requirements. When in doubt, ask a licensed electrician.

Safety. Plug-in solar connects a generator to your home's wiring. Use only equipment certified for that purpose. Follow the maker's instructions and your state's limits. Do not plug a device into a power strip or extension cord unless the maker allows it.

Accuracy. We work hard to be accurate and show the date each record was checked. We cannot promise that every page reflects the latest change. Estimates of output and savings are rough guides, not predictions for your home.

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