Plug-in solar in Massachusetts
Massachusetts added portable-solar provisions to H.5175, which passed the House and was referred to Senate Ways and Means in March 2026.
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Recent updates
Mar
2
2026
The Massachusetts Senate received H.5175 and referred it to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, where it remained pending as of June 2026.
Feb
26
2026
The Massachusetts House passed H.5151 — which included portable-solar exemptions from interconnection and net metering requirements — by a vote of 128–27, publishing the bill as H.5175.
Feb
25
2026
The House Committee on Ways and Means reported H.4744 favorably with an amendment substituting the new draft H.5151, which carried forward the portable-solar provisions.
Nov
13
2025
H.4744, which included portable-solar language exempting plug-in solar devices from interconnection requirements and net metering, was reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy and referred to House Ways and Means.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Massachusetts
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$24
Annual savings
$286
Payback period
~4 yrs
Based on 29.14¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 4.1 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Massachusetts
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Massachusetts, your best option for getting started with solar power are these portable power stations. These systems do not connect to your home's wall outlets — instead, you plug your devices directly into the power station.
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