Codes of Record

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Plug-in solar in Idaho

Which codes apply? In Idaho, plug-in solar falls under the 2023 NEC and the 2018 IRC.

A small array with its own inverter that plugs into an ordinary outlet. State record read Oct 25, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach plug-in solar

The edition Idaho enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2023 NECVerified

    in force since Apr 19, 2024

    Where it reaches the product. Article 690 and 705 as written, which is why states write a statute to let the device plug in.

    National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, with Idaho amendments · IDAPA 24.39.10.600.01; Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 10

    The Idaho NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2018 IRCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2021

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 39, receptacles and branch circuits.

    Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition) · IDAPA 24.39.30.600.03; Idaho Code 39-4109(1)(b)

    The 2024 IRC is in development for July 1, 2028.

    The Idaho IRC record

Idaho laws that name plug-in solar

On the site: one law or rule, newest first.

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
HB 612 plug-in solarlegislature.idaho.govBillVerifiedDid not pass–Plug-in solar bill; did not pass: the 2026 session ended. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Idaho law on plug-in solar, with filters

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