Plug-in solar in Ohio
Status not yet confirmed Checked November 10, 2026
Trackers report matching House and Senate plug-in solar bills (HB 755 and SB 383). We could not confirm them on the Ohio Legislature's website yet, so we list Ohio's status as unknown rather than guess.
The rules
Ohio has no enacted plug-in solar law. There are no state rules to list; your utility's interconnection rules apply.
What's next
Confirm HB 755 and SB 383 on legislature.ohio.gov. The 136th General Assembly runs through December 2026.
What could it save?
For an 800 W panel kit at Ohio's average residential price of 18.41¢/kWh (September 2025 – August 2026 (12 months)):
- Ideal tilt (20°, south)
- 1,048 kWh a year: about $133 typical (69% used at home), up to $193 best case (100%)
- Vertical railing (90°, south)
- 685 kWh a year: about $87 typical (69% used at home), up to $126 best case (100%)
"Typical" uses HTW Berlin's model for an 800 W system without a battery; exports are assumed to earn nothing. Solar data: NREL PVWatts for Columbus (capital). Try your own numbers · Is it worth it? · Railing vs tilted
Price source: EIA residential average, September 2025 – August 2026 (12 months).
Neighbouring states
- Indiana: Bill failed or died
- Kentucky: No bill found
- Michigan: Bill active
- Pennsylvania: Bill active
- West Virginia: Bill failed or died
Related: is it worth it? · railing vs tilted panels · renters guide · all kits · Certification watch · how we verify
Sources
- Ohio General Assembly: HB 755 (136th GA) (Legislature bill page; accessed November 10, 2026) Server certificate chain could not be verified from our environment.
- Plug-In Solar Guide state list (lead only) (Lead only (not relied on); accessed November 10, 2026)
Research note: Trackers report HB 755 and SB 383 (portable solar) introduced in the 136th General Assembly. legislature.ohio.gov sends a certificate chain we could not verify, so we could not confirm the bills or their status.
This page is general information, not legal or electrical advice. Laws change and utilities differ. Check the linked official sources, your lease or HOA rules, and your utility before you buy or install anything. Full disclaimer.