Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now – how it could save you money

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Multiple states are working to legalize backyard solar setups.
• After Utah, nine other states have legalized it, or are working on bills for plug-in solar.
• 24 other states are stalled but already working on legislation.

Plug-in solar systems are easy to set up and can save consumers money on their power bills, but they’re still illegal in many states. Utah was the first to legalize backyard and plug-in solar, but other states have since caught on, and more are working on their own pathway to legalization.

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As we’ve covered before, these plug-in solar setups (also commonly called “backyard solar”) are plug-and-play systems consisting of one or more solar panels, an inverter, and a battery. The system connects to a home’s standard 120-volt outlet, automatically routing solar-generated electricity from the battery...

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