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Last reviewed 2026-07-03

New York plug-in solar status

Bill advancingPassed legislature; awaiting governor's signature
Where New York stands: New York's legislature passed the Solar Up Now New York (SUNNY) Act on May 28, 2026. As of this review it awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's decision — she has until the end of 2026 to sign or veto it — so it is not yet law.

The key facts

Bill or law
SUNNY Act
Size limit
1200 watts
Takes effect
Not verified

The bill defines a portable solar device as up to 1,200 watts connecting to a standard 120-volt outlet, and requires the device to be certified by a recognized testing laboratory and installed to state fire codes.

If signed, the law would take effect immediately.

Until it is signed, treat New York as pending rather than permission to install.

Before you buy in New York

This page is informational research, not legal advice — and it can fall out of date quickly.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 New York

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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