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I am getting ready to make the seasonal move from my Florida home to my northern getaway in Connecticut. The simple, older modular home sits on land that is bordered by a soothing meandering brook and pristine state forest. Unlike my fully electric southern condo, the Connecticut digs are in a community that is largely dependent on propane. I’ve been trying to make my energy usage there cleaner but am hampered by the 30 amp limitation. There is also the financial backdrop that my stay is generally no more than ten weeks, so how can I bring in renewables in a financially reasonable way? I think I’ve found an answer. Both houses of the Connecticut legislature have approved plug-in solar!
The legislation cleared the state Senate on the final day of the 2026 legislative session. The bill is on Governor Ned Lamont’s desk, ready to be signed.
I wish I could run out and buy what the state of CT is calling “portable solar.” However, the portable solar provision of the expected law isn’t scheduled to take effect until October 1, 2026. It will be good for consumers when it lands, though, for sure.
Why is Plug-In Solar so Exciting?
