Indiana

IN

SB 74 / HB 1084 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act

Deferred
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Legislative Status

Deferred until 2027. Did not receive a hearing this session.

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Messmer (SB 74)

Legislation Progress

Deferred

Indiana Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate13.2¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
4¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$160/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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Key Provisions

Would have exempted certified plug-in solar devices from IURC interconnection requirements.

What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional solar is available with standard interconnection.

Current Limitations

Utilities currently require interconnection agreements. No plug-in solar exemption.

Official Bill Reference

View Full Bill Text — SB 74 / HB 1084

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Indiana State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.9 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt32°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,149 kWh/yr
Best MonthsJuly-August

The PVWatts energy estimate is based on an hourly performance simulation using a typical-year weather file. System output may range from 1,108 to 1,162 kWh per year near this location.

Major Utilities
NIPSCO
~500,000 customers
No net metering
Duke Energy Indiana
~820,000 customers
No net metering
AES Indiana
~530,000 customers
No net metering
CenterPoint Energy Indiana
~150,000 customers
No net metering
Indiana Michigan Power
~600,000 customers
No net metering

Population
6,973,333
Total Households
2,756,009
Owner-Occupied
1,922,707
Renter-Occupied
833,302
Single-Family Homes
2,175,794
Apartment Units (5+)
398,012
Median Income
$71,957
Median Home Value
$218,200

30% of Indiana households are renter-occupied — approximately 833,302 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Indiana sales tax exemption for solar equipment. Property tax exemption for residential solar systems. Net metering available through Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.