Utah legalizes plug-in solar systems, but adoption lags a year after historic law
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Cristina Flores, KUTV
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Utah became the first U.S. state to legalize plug-in (balcony) solar systems in 2025, offering a lower-cost alternative to traditional rooftop solar for renters, condo owners, and those who can't afford full solar installations. However, more than a year after passage, the technology has not seen widespread adoption despite over 80,000 homes in Utah already having rooftop solar. The article examines the legislative milestone, the potential benefits for energy equity, and the barriers to adoption including utility resistance, safety concerns, and lack of consumer awareness.
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· 3 pulledUtah became the first state in the nation to pass a law allowing plug-in solar systems in 2025, making it easier for residents to generate their own electricity without the expense of traditional rooftop solar.
Plug-in, or balcony, solar systems offer a lower-cost alternative for renters, condominium owners and homeowners who cannot afford traditional rooftop solar.
More than a year later, the technology — also known as balcony solar — has yet to gain widespread use.
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