1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

I am writing to ask you to reconsider SF 4504, HF 3555, which would enable plug-in solar in Minnesota. Minnesota's plug-in solar language was consolidated into SF 4504 (Sen. Frentz), the Senate energy omnibus bill, where it appeared as Article 1, Section 4. The full Senate passed SF 4504 as amended on May 12, 2026, after the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee passed it on April 15 and the Finance Committee passed it on May 4. The bill was sent to the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee, but the House never took it up before the Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 18, 2026. The matching House bill HF 3555 (Rep. Larry Kraft) had been laid over in the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee in February for possible inclusion in a House omnibus that did not materialize. The standalone Senate bill SF 3873 was folded into SF 4504, and a separate bill, SF 4774, saw no further action. The plug-in solar provisions would need to be reintroduced in 2027. I understand there may be concerns about these systems, but I want to highlight some important facts: Safety: UL 3700, the first U.S. safety standard written specifically for plug-in solar, was published in December 2025. UL Solutions opened its testing and certification program in January 2026. The standard covers electrical shock, fire, structural integrity, and safe interaction with existing home wiring. Grid impact: Plug-in solar systems are limited to 1,200W or less — a tiny fraction of grid capacity. They reduce demand on the grid rather than adding complexity. Precedent: Utah unanimously passed its plug-in solar framework in 2025, and 28+ other states are now considering similar legislation. This is a proven approach. Affordability: These systems help residents reduce electricity bills immediately, with no installation costs and payback periods as short as 2–3 years. Please bring SF 4504, HF 3555 back for consideration and give Minnesota residents access to this affordable, safe clean energy option. Please bring SF 4504, HF 3555 back for consideration and give Minnesota residents access to this affordable, safe clean energy option.