Plug-in solar rules in Vermont

Is plug-in solar allowed in Vermont?

Yes. Act 149 (S.202), 30 V.S.A. § 256 has applied since July 1, 2026.

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.

• UL 3700 or an equivalent certification by a nationally recognized testing laboratory; installed and operated in line with IEEE 1547-2018; cannot energize the building's wiring during a power outage.
• No notification to the utility is needed.

Can a landlord or HOA stop me?

Renters have some protection. HOAs cannot prohibit kits.

Will I be paid for power I export?

No. There is no payment for power sent to the grid, so savings come from the electricity you use yourself.

Other details

Only where the home has a smart meter. Tenants give the landlord 10 days' notice, and the landlord may set reasonable restrictions. Deed restrictions and covenants cannot prohibit plug-in solar. Kits cannot be combined with net metering, and exported power is not compensated.