Is balcony (plug-in) solar legal in Michigan?
Not yet. HB 5764 is moving through the legislature. Referred to the House Committee on Energy on Mar 19, 2026; no action since. Until a law takes effect, your utility's normal rules for connecting solar apply.
Michigan law
Bill movingState law: not yet. A bill is moving through the legislature.
- Bill
- HB 5764
- Progress
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy on Mar 19, 2026; no action since.
Federal bill, not law
The federal bill: H.R. 10851
H.R. 10851, the Socket Full of Sunshine Act, was introduced in the House by Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ-8) on Oct 19, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has no cosponsors and has not passed the House or the Senate.
If it became law, it would require every state to consider rules for plug-in solar devices of up to 1,200 W, such as dropping interconnection agreements and utility approval, fees, insurance and extra equipment. Considering is not adopting: even if it passes, it would not make plug-in solar legal in Michigan by itself.
It would also offer grants to states that set up rebate programs for low- and moderate-income households. None of this exists unless the bill passes, and even then a rebate in Michigan would depend on the state applying for a grant.
Sources: H.R. 10851 on congress.gov (status), the introduced text (govinfo.gov). Status checked .
More about plug-in solar in Michigan
How much would a plug-in solar kit save in Michigan?
It depends on which way the panels face, their tilt, how much of the power your home uses as it is made, and your utility's rate. The average residential electricity price in Michigan was 21.0¢/kWh (our 12-month average of EIA data, Aug 2025–Jul 2026). The calculator on canipluginsolar.com models it hour by hour for your address.
Before you buy a kit in Michigan
Neighboring states
Planning a kit in Michigan? Get your step-by-step checklist, from the law's own wording.
Renting in Michigan? Write a letter to your landlord, matched to Michigan's rules.