Plug-in solar in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's HB 1971 would create portable-solar rules and remained pending in committee; no enacted statewide framework is in place yet.
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We track Pennsylvania's plug-in solar bill. We'll alert you the moment it clears the legislature.
Recent updates
Oct
28
2025
HB 1971 was referred to the House Energy Committee, where it remained pending through June 2026.
Oct
27
2025
Rep. Chris Pielli introduced HB 1971, a bill to establish portable solar generation system rules and supersede HOA bans on balcony solar setups meeting UL 3700 standards.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Pennsylvania
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$13
Annual savings
$152
Payback period
~8 yrs
Based on 15.92¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 4 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Pennsylvania
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Pennsylvania, 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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