Why can I not order a plug-in solar kit in my state?
Because Bright Saver now sells kits only in the states that have passed plug-in solar legislation.
Much of our team spends its days asking state lawmakers to relax interconnection rules written for far larger systems. It is hard to make that case in a committee room while selling kits into the states where those rules still stand, so we stopped. Membership stays open everywhere, and it is the thing that funds the work to open your state. The state tracker on this site shows where each state stands today.
Which states can order a kit?
The ones with a plug-in solar law on the books. Our state tracker names the bill in every state, whether it passed, and the date the law takes effect. We update it as bills move, and several states are expected to try again in the 2027 session.
Can I still join if my state has no law?
Yes. Membership is $29 a year and is open in every state. Members in the states where we do not sell kits can ask to go on the reservation list for the fully certified kit. What the $29 funds is the education, written testimony and organizing it takes to get a bill heard.
Does this mean plug-in solar is illegal in my state?
No. In most states it is neither permitted nor prohibited. There is no explicit framework, and the interconnection rules on the books were written with much larger systems in mind. A law settles the question by saying plainly what a household may do.
What if my situation does not fit the rule?
We look at those one at a time. The common ones are a second home in a state that has a law, and a home that already has rooftop solar and therefore an interconnection agreement in place. Email us at [email protected] to discuss.
What would change this?
Your state passing a law, which is slow but is the one you can push on. If you want to help, we have written up what actually moves a bill.
This question keeps coming up in the Bright Saver Community, where members in states we have paused are comparing notes with members who can already order.