H 4579 — Plug-In Solar Device Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Robby Robbins
In Committee
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
30%
In committee with no vote yet. South Carolina has a Republican trifecta. The bill has Republican sponsors but utility opposition from Dominion Energy SC is strong. Short session ends May 7.
Session Deadline
May 7, 2026
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Committee vote needed by April to have any chance of floor passage before May 7. Passage in 2026 is unlikely without committee action soon.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from utility interconnection requirements.
If passed: self-install without Dominion Energy SC or Duke Energy Carolinas approval.
Law not yet enacted. South Carolina utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
South Carolina 25% state solar tax credit (capped at $3,500/year, $10,500 total over 3 years). Santee Cooper Rooftop Solar Rebate Program for Santee Cooper customers. Property tax exemption for renewable energy systems. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
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