Plug-in solar in Minnesota
HF 3555 / SF 3873's plug-in solar provisions were incorporated into Senate energy omnibus SF 4504, which passed the Minnesota Senate 35–32, but plug-in solar failed to make it into the final end-of-session deal and did not become law in the 2026 session.
What HF 3555 / SF 3873 would allow
System size
Up to 1,200W AC
UL 3700 certification required.
No utility approval
Interconnection waived
No application to your utility required. Self-installation with listed equipment is sufficient.
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Where HF 3555 / SF 3873 stands right now
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Signed
Takes effect
In committee
Minnesota HF 3555 was marked dead when the 2026 legislative session ended without the bill advancing beyond the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
Recent updates
May
18
2026
Minnesota HF 3555 was marked dead when the 2026 legislative session ended without the bill advancing beyond the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
May
12
2026
The Minnesota Senate passed SF 4504 — the energy omnibus bill containing plug-in solar provisions from SF 3873 — by a vote of 35–32, but plug-in solar provisions did not survive end-of-session negotiations.
May
4
2026
The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee approved SF 4504 as amended, advancing the omnibus energy bill — which included plug-in solar provisions — to the full Senate floor.
Apr
15
2026
The Minnesota Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee reported SF 4504 as amended and re-referred it to the Finance Committee.
Mar
17
2026
SF 4504, an omnibus energy bill introduced March 17, 2026, was referred to the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee, where plug-in solar provisions from SF 3873 were later incorporated.
Mar
16
2026
The Minnesota Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee heard SF 3873 and laid it over for possible omnibus inclusion without a committee vote.
Feb
26
2026
Senator Rob Kupec introduced SF 3873, the Senate companion to HF 3555, and it was referred to the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee.
Feb
24
2026
The Minnesota House Energy Finance and Policy Committee heard HF 3555, receiving testimony on plug-in solar safety and access, then laid it over for possible omnibus inclusion.
Feb
23
2026
Rep. Larry Kraft introduced HF 3555 with 22 co-authors, and the bill was referred to the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Minnesota
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$13
Annual savings
$154
Payback period
~8 yrs
Based on 15.29¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 4.2 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Minnesota
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Minnesota, 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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