Balcony Solar in Pennsylvania

Everything you need to know about plug-in and balcony solar law in Pennsylvania, plus what it means for what you're allowed to plug in, and what it saves.

Is it legal?

Currently unregulated - bill actively moving through the legislature.

Pennsylvania's HB 1971 was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and is actively moving through committee review. If passed, it would legalize plug-in solar in Pennsylvania, allowing small solar systems to connect to standard household outlets without utility approval, permits, or an electrician.

Until Pennsylvania passes the bill into law, plug-in solar sits in a legal gray area: utilities can require interconnection review, permits, and fees.

Bright Saver's policy team is actively working with the Pennsylvania coalition to move HB 1971 across the finish line.

Bright Saver's 180W and 360W kits can be shipped to Pennsylvania and we welcome early adopters.

What You Can Save in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's average residential electricity price is about 16.2 cents per kWh (EIA, 2026 average). A 180 W kit generating about 270 kWh a year could save roughly $44 a year; a 360 W kit roughly $87.

Those are modest numbers on their own, but the kit more than pays for itself over its life with no roof work or contractor needed.

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The rules, in one table

Bill

Signed

HB 1971

Bill in progress

Effective

N/A

Maximum System Size

N/A

No-Electrician Threshold

N/A

Permit Required

N/A

Utility Notification

N/A

HOA Can Prohibit

Bright Saver Ships Here

N/A

Yes

If You Rent in Pennsylvania

Plug-in solar is designed with renters in mind. Nothing is drilled or wired into the building, and the kit moves with you when your lease ends.

What to buy

Bright Saver's kits ship to Pennsylvania today. A $29 annual membership unlocks member pricing and directly supports the coalition working to move Pennsylvania's bill across the finish line.

Balcony Solar 180 W

Do-It-Yourself, No roof or electrician needed

MEMBER-ONLY PRICE

Balcony Solar 360 W