Plug-in solar in Washington
Washington's HB 2296 passed and was signed by the governor on March 23, 2026 (Chapter 136, Laws of 2026), but the Senate stripped the plug-in solar provisions before passage; the enacted law addresses distributed energy resources broadly (EV charging, battery storage, meter adapters) but does not legalize plug-in solar. A dedicated 2027 bill is expected.
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We track Washington's plug-in solar bill. We'll alert you the moment it clears the legislature.
Recent updates
Mar
23
2026
Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 2296 into law as Chapter 136 of the 2026 Laws — but without the plug-in solar provisions, which were stripped by the Senate in late February.
Mar
11
2026
The Washington House concurred in the Senate's amendments to HB 2296 (95–1), adopting the version with plug-in solar provisions removed.
Mar
6
2026
The Washington Senate passed the amended HB 2296 — without plug-in solar language — on third reading by a vote of 45–3.
Feb
24
2026
The Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee approved HB 2296 with amendments that removed all plug-in solar provisions, citing utility safety concerns.
Feb
11
2026
The Washington House passed HB 2296 — including the plug-in solar provisions — on third reading by a vote of 56–38, sending the bill to the Senate.
Feb
2
2026
The House Environment and Energy Committee approved HB 2296 as a first substitute bill, advancing it to the House Rules Committee.
Jan
12
2026
HB 2296 received its first reading in the House and was referred to the House Committee on Environment and Energy.
Jan
7
2026
HB 2296, sponsored by Representatives Hall, Callan, Reed, Leavitt, and Ramel, was prefiled in the Washington Legislature with plug-in solar provisions up to 1,200 watts.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Washington
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$9
Annual savings
$106
Payback period
~12 yrs
Based on 11.67¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 3.8 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Washington
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Washington, 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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