Is plug-in solar legal in New York?

Not yet. SUNNY Act, A.9111C / S.8512C has passed the legislature but has not been signed. Passed the Assembly and the Senate on 28 May 2026. Not yet delivered to the governor. Until a law takes effect, your utility's normal rules for connecting solar apply.

New York law

Passed the legislature

State law: not yet. A bill has passed the legislature but has not been signed.

Bill
SUNNY Act, A.9111C / S.8512C
Progress
Passed the Assembly and the Senate on 28 May 2026. Not yet delivered to the governor.
Source: nyassembly.gov · checked 28 Sep 2026. Not law yet. General information, not legal advice.

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How much would a plug-in solar kit save in New York?

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 New York was 28.4¢/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.