EnergyReader · 2026-08-04 10:04

New York plug-in solar bill heads to Hochul as 400-watt export cap takes shape

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 4, 2026

New York's Legislature passed the "SUNNY Act" on Thursday (2026-05-28), sending Governor Kathy Hochul a bill that would legalize plug-in solar panels for residential customers and set an explicit cap on how much power those systems can push back to the grid. The state Senate and Assembly both approved the measure, which authorizes small portable panels for systems up to 420 watts that require no complex power control systems, or PCS.

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