Plug-in solar in Vermont
Vermont's S.202 was signed by Governor Phil Scott on June 16, 2026, and took effect on its statutory date of July 1, 2026.
What S.202 actually allows
System size
Up to 1,200W AC
certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (e.g., UL Solutions) certification required. Device must include a safety feature to prevent power backfeed during an outage and must be connected to a grid-tied building; no certificate of public good or additional utility fees beyond those integrated into the device may be charged.
No utility approval
Interconnection waived
No application to your utility required. Self-installation with listed equipment is sufficient.
Where S.202 stands right now
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Signed
Jun 16, 2026
Takes effect
Jul 1, 2026
Now in effect
S.202's statutory effective date arrived, putting Vermont's plug-in photovoltaic device law into force.
Legislative history
Jul
1
2026
S.202's statutory effective date arrived, putting Vermont's plug-in photovoltaic device law into force.
Jun
16
2026
Governor Phil Scott signed S.202 into law, allowing plug-in photovoltaic devices up to 1,200 watts AC without a certificate of public good or interconnection agreement.
May
26
2026
Vermont Senate concurred with House amendments on May 26, 2026, completing bicameral passage of S.202; the bill is enrolled and awaiting the governor's signature.
May
13
2026
The Vermont Senate passed an amended version of S.202 on a unanimous voice vote, incorporating a new appliance efficiency backstop provision before returning the bill to the House.
Feb
3
2026
S.202 crossed over to the Vermont House after Senate passage and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure.
Jan
28
2026
The Vermont Senate passed S.202 by a unanimous vote of 29–0, sending the plug-in photovoltaic devices bill to the House.
Jan
6
2026
Sen. Anne Watson introduced S.202 in the Vermont Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy with an initial hearing held on January 7.
What an 800W system saves in Vermont
Monthly savings
$17
Annual savings
$201
Payback period
~6 yrs
Based on 22.09¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 3.8 peak sun hours/day
Products to Consider in Vermont
These catalog picks are a starting point for Vermont buyers under S.202. Look for the UL 1741 standard and a standard 120V outlet connection — confirm local rules and stock before you buy.
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