Plug-in solar rules in New Hampshire

Is plug-in solar allowed in New Hampshire?

SB 540 (2026 Laws ch. 262), RSA 362-A:10 has been passed and takes effect on January 1, 2027.

How much power can I connect?

Up to 1,200 W of inverter output per meter.

What do I need to do?

Check these requirements before you connect a kit.

• Certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to the national safety standards for distributed energy resources and plug-in solar systems.
• Your utility may ask you to register the kit.

Can a landlord or HOA stop me?

Renters have no specific protection. Homeowners associations (HOAs) can set their own rules.

Will I be paid for power I export?

We have not verified this yet.

Other details

One kit per metered customer. Your utility may set up a way to report the kit's wattage after installation, for notification only. The building-code rules for these kits apply once the state Department of Energy certifies a national safety standard.