Plug-In Solar

I’m writing today in support of plug-in solar. Plug-in solar — small photovoltaic systems, typically under 2,400 watts, that connect to a standard electrical outlet — is one of the most accessible forms of clean energy available to households. It requires no roof modification, no contractor, and no major investment. In Germany alone, over one million of these systems are registered and deployed, and they can be purchased and plugged in like any other appliance — without utility involvement. In the United States, the story is different. In most states, connecting a plug-in solar unit to your home requires the same interconnection process as a full rooftop solar installation: a formal utility application, technical review that can take weeks to months, a signed interconnection agreement, and, in some cases, an inspection and an external disconnect switch. Portable gas and diesel generators face no comparable requirements. A homeowner can buy a generator of almost any size — commonly 2,000 to 7,500 watts — and run it with no utility agreement or even notification at all. I’d like you to please support regulatory changes to advance plug-in solar solutions. Thank you. Source: Plug-In Solar Is Safer, But The Regulations Don’t Reflect That - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE). (2026). Cleanenergy.org. https://cleanenergy.org/news/plug-in-solar-is-safer-but-the-regulations-dont-reflect-that/