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Virginia

Virginia SB 250 (2026) small portable solar generation devices

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does Virginia Virginia SB 250 (2026) small portable solar generation devices do? Allows small portable solar devices without interconnection, net metering, utility approval or fees; utility must be notified before installation; localities and landlords limited from banning them. Passed the General Assembly 96-0 in March 2026; a news report says it was signed in April. 1,200 W max; NRTL certified; anti-export feature; 391 W or less exempt from some listing provisions; 7 days tenant notice.

Facts

Kind
Statute
Status
In force
Stage
In force
Topics
Plug-in solar
Products
Plug-in solar
Source
lis.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab)

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