HB 755 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsored by: Reps. Rader and Glassburn
Introduced
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
35%
Introduced but in early committee stages. Ohio has a Republican-controlled legislature. Bipartisan sponsors but utility opposition from AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy is strong. Ohio meets year-round so no deadline pressure, but Republican majority is a challenge.
Session Deadline
Year-round (no fixed adjournment)
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Committee vote uncertain. Passage in 2026 is possible but not likely given utility opposition and Republican majority.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from PUCO interconnection requirements.
If passed: self-install without AEP Ohio or FirstEnergy approval.
Law not yet enacted. Ohio utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
Ohio SREC market allows solar owners to earn and sell certificates (current market ~$3/MWh; available through January 2028). Net metering available through AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy with credits carried forward continuously. Property tax exemption for renewable energy projects under 250 kW. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Program Links
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Ohio has a fully deregulated electricity market. You may be able to get plug-in solar bundled with your electricity plan through a Retail Energy Provider (REP) — potentially at lower cost than buying hardware outright.
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