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Last reviewed 2026-07-02

Virginia plug-in solar status

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Where Virginia stands: Virginia enacted plug-in solar legislation through SB 250/HB 395. The Virginia LIS summary says electric utility customers may own and operate small portable solar generation devices if requirements are met.

The key facts

Bill or law
SB 250, HB 395
Size limit
1200 watts
Takes effect
2026-07-01

Solar United Neighbors describes the new Virginia law as removing interconnection red tape for small plug-in solar panels while maintaining NEC and UL safety requirements.

Residents should read final implementation requirements before installing.

Before you buy in Virginia

This page is informational research, not legal advice — and it can fall out of date quickly. Before installing anything, confirm the current law and its start date, any size limit, your local building and fire codes, your utility’s requirements, that the kit is certified as a complete system, your landlord or homeowners association (HOA) rules, a safe way to mount it, and the maker’s instructions.

Estimate your savings in Virginia

Use the calculator to get a rough idea. For a truer number, swap the national average electricity price for your own rate (it’s on your bill), and remember that surplus power you send back may earn nothing unless your state and utility specifically pay for it.

Estimated monthly savings$12
Electricity made per year794 kWh
Time to pay off8.0 years

A planning estimate, not a promise. It doesn’t check whether plug-in solar is legal where you live, whether a kit is certified, whether your outlet or mount is suitable, or whether your utility pays for surplus power.

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