Vermont Aims to Follow Utah's Lead in Embracing Plug-In Solar
Vermont is gearing up to follow Utah's lead in embracing plug stock technology. Sen. Anne Watson (D) is spearheading a campaign to simplify the process for residents to install these solar system, aiming to introduce legislation in the next session.
Watson's initiative, supported by Rep. Kathleen James (D), Bright Saver, Vermont Public Interest Research Group, and Vermont Natural Resources Council, seeks to remove current barriers like interconnection agreements and registration. Inspired by Utah's unanimous bipartisan support for plug stock solar, Vermont aims to provide residents with a 'Right to Plug In'.
The campaign calls for legislation that establishes clear safety standards and transparent rules for residents, landlords, and utilities. Similar efforts are underway in Pennsylvania. Plug stock solar systems can be mounted on various structures, including balconies, walls, gates, roofs, or standalone structures in gardens.
By the end of 2024, Germany had connected at least 780,000 plug stock solar systems to its grid, with estimates reaching nearly 4 million. Vermont's campaign, part of a broader national effort led by Bright Saver, seeks to replicate this solar success. If passed, Watson's bill could significantly increase the number of plug stock solar systems in Vermont, contributing to the national initiative to advance solar technology adoption.
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