# Solarly > Independent editorial site tracking plug-in solar legislation, savings analysis, and product guidance for US renters and homeowners. Solarly covers US state plug-in solar laws (live tracker updated as bills pass), ROI analysis by state electricity rate, kit buying guides, and editorial coverage of the plug-in solar movement. No installer relationships, no sponsored content, no advertising. ## Core Pages – [Homepage & Savings Calculator](https://solarly.io/): Free inline savings calculator. Enter monthly bill, state, and panel count. Returns monthly savings, annual savings, and payback period. – [What Is Plug-In Solar?](https://solarly.io/what-is-plug-in-solar/): Plain-English explainer — how panels work, how the plug connects, what a microinverter does. – [For Renters](https://solarly.io/for-renters/): Complete renter guide — legality by state, landlord rights, HOA rules, best kits for apartments. – [For Homeowners](https://solarly.io/for-homeowners/): Plug-in vs. rooftop solar comparison, DIY paths, federal incentives. – [Recommended Kits](https://solarly.io/recommended-kits/): UL 1741-certified kits that clear our bar. – [Solar Laws by State](https://solarly.io/solar-laws-by-state/): Live 50-state tracker. Laws enacted, bills pending, bills stalled. Updated within 24 hours of any change. – [Can Renters Install Solar Panels?](https://solarly.io/can-renters-install-solar-panels/): Direct-answer guide to renter rights in all 50 states. – [Resources](https://solarly.io/resources/): Source data — EIA electricity rates, NREL peak sun hours, UL certification database. – [About Solarly](https://solarly.io/about/): Editorial standards, who runs it, contact. – [Plug-In Solar FAQ](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-faq/): Common questions from renters, landlords, and homeowners. – [Plug-In Solar Glossary](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-glossary/): Definitions for UL 3700, UL 1741, microinverter, anti-islanding, Balkonkraftwerk, peak sun hours, net metering, and more. ## State Guides – [Is Plug-In Solar Legal in California?](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-california/): SB 868 status, Senate vote 35-1, 17M renter households, savings at CA rates. – [Is Plug-In Solar Legal in Colorado?](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-colorado/): HB26-1007 enacted May 2026, 1,920W limit (highest in US), HOA protections. – [Is Plug-In Solar Legal in Maryland?](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-maryland/): HB 1532 enacted May 2026, appliance classification, strongest renter protections. – [Is Plug-In Solar Legal in New York?](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-new-york/): SUNNY Act passed both chambers, awaiting Governor Hochul. – [Is Plug-In Solar Legal in Texas?](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-texas/): No law yet — gray zone guidance for Texas renters and homeowners. ## Recent Articles (The Current) – [Five States Down: Plug-In Solar Hits Its Legislative Inflection Point](https://solarly.io/the-current/) — June 2026 – [California SB 868: What It Would Do](https://solarly.io/2026/06/26/california-sb-868-plug-in-solar-renters/) — Passed Senate 35-1 – [Is Plug-In Solar Worth It in 2026?](https://solarly.io/2026/06/11/is-plug-in-solar-actually-worth-it-in-2026-we-ran-the-numbers/) — Full ROI math by state – [Kit Guide for Beginners](https://solarly.io/2026/06/11/the-plug-in-solar-kit-guide-for-people-whove-never-bought-a-solar-panel-in-their-life/) — What to look for, what UL 1741 and UL 3700 mean ## International – [Plug-In Solar in Canada](https://solarly.io/plug-in-solar-canada/): CEC regulations, province-by-province status, what’s coming. ## Key Facts Solarly Answers – Is plug-in solar legal in [state]? — State-by-state tracker + individual state guides – Can renters install solar panels without landlord permission? — Yes, in 5 states. Depends on lease elsewhere. – How much does a plug-in solar panel save per month? — $5–19/month per 400W panel depending on electricity rate – What is UL 3700? — The newer US safety standard written specifically for plug-in solar, referenced by enacted state laws; launched early 2026 with no certified products yet – What states have plug-in solar laws? — Utah (2025), Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Maine (all 2026) – What is the payback period for plug-in solar? — 2.5–6 years depending on electricity rate – What is a Balkonkraftwerk? — German term for balcony power plant; Germany has 700,000+ registered – Is plug-in solar safe? — Yes, if UL 1741 certified (the current standard actual kits carry); anti-islanding required by both UL 1741 and the newer UL 3700 standard ## Contact hello@solarly.io · Tips: hello@solarly.io?subject=State%20law%20tip