HB 2296 / SB 6050 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Davina Duerr (HB 2296)
Would have prohibited HOAs and landlords from banning plug-in solar devices. Set a 1,200-watt limit per meter.
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional solar is well-supported with net metering. Puget Sound Energy and PSE offer solar programs.
Utilities currently require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems. No plug-in solar exemption.
Washington State sales tax exemption on solar systems. Net metering available through Puget Sound Energy and PSE. Washington has no state income tax so no state solar tax credit is applicable. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Washington has no explicit law permitting or prohibiting plug-in solar devices. A bill (HB 2296 / SB 6050) has been introduced to clarify the legal framework. Until it passes, plug-in solar occupies a regulatory gray area.
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This information is for educational purposes only. Laws change frequently. Consult a local attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.