Plug-in solar in Georgia
Bill failed or died Checked November 10, 2026
Georgia House Bill 1304 would have exempted plug-in solar devices under 1,200 watts from interconnection rules. It was read for the second time and sat in the House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee from February 18, 2026 without a vote.
Bills
| Bill | Stage | Last action | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1304 Public utilities; portable solar generation devices; provide | Died when the session ended | House Second Readers (Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee) (February 18, 2026) | Session ended: April 2, 2026 (record) |
House Status No. 40 (Legislative Day 40, April 2, 2026): "House adjourned sine die". Bills of the 2025-2026 term die at the end of the term.
The rules
Georgia has no enacted plug-in solar law. There are no state rules to list; your utility's interconnection rules apply.
What's next
The 2025-2026 term has ended; a new bill would need to be introduced in 2027.
What could it save?
For an 800 W panel kit at Georgia's average residential price of 15.17¢/kWh (September 2025 – August 2026 (12 months)):
- Ideal tilt (20°, south)
- 1,128 kWh a year: about $118 typical (69% used at home), up to $171 best case (100%)
- Vertical railing (90°, south)
- 675 kWh a year: about $71 typical (69% used at home), up to $102 best case (100%)
"Typical" uses HTW Berlin's model for an 800 W system without a battery; exports are assumed to earn nothing. Solar data: NREL PVWatts for Atlanta (capital). Try your own numbers · Is it worth it? · Railing vs tilted
Price source: EIA residential average, September 2025 – August 2026 (12 months).
Questions
Is plug-in solar legal in Georgia?
Georgia has no plug-in solar law. Without one, small plug-in systems fall under your utility's own interconnection rules. Ask your utility before you connect anything.
Neighbouring states
- Alabama: No bill found
- Florida: No bill found
- North Carolina: Bill active
- South Carolina: Bill failed or died
- Tennessee: No bill found
Related: is it worth it? · railing vs tilted panels · renters guide · all kits · Certification watch · how we verify
Sources
- Georgia General Assembly: HB 1304 (2025-2026 Regular Session) (Legislature bill page; accessed November 10, 2026)
- Georgia House Status No. 40, April 2, 2026 (Official legislature record; accessed November 10, 2026)
This page is general information, not legal or electrical advice. Laws change and utilities differ. Check the linked official sources, your lease or HOA rules, and your utility before you buy or install anything. Full disclaimer.