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Is balcony (plug-in) solar legal in Ohio?

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Not yet. HB 755 / SB 383 is moving through the legislature. HB 755 had its first hearing (sponsor testimony) in the House Energy Committee on Nov 10, 2026; it was referred there on Mar 18, 2026. SB 383 was referred to the Senate Energy Committee on Mar 25, 2026, with no action since. Until a law takes effect, your utility's normal rules for connecting solar apply.

Ohio law

Bill moving

State law: not yet. A bill is moving through the legislature.

Bill
HB 755 / SB 383
Progress
HB 755 had its first hearing (sponsor testimony) in the House Energy Committee on Nov 10, 2026; it was referred there on Mar 18, 2026. SB 383 was referred to the Senate Energy Committee on Mar 25, 2026, with no action since.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov · checked . Not law yet. General information, not legal advice.

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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio

How much would a plug-in solar kit save in Ohio?

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 Ohio was 18.3¢/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 Ohio

Neighboring states

Planning a kit in Ohio? Get your step-by-step checklist, from the law's own wording.

Renting in Ohio? Write a letter to your landlord, matched to Ohio's rules.