Plug-in solar in New York
New York's plug-in solar bill, the SUNNY Act, has passed both houses of the legislature but is not yet law. Its terms take effect only if the governor signs it.
Where does the New York bill stand?
The SUNNY Act (S.8512-C / A.9111-C) passed the Senate 62-0 and the Assembly, and the Senate passed the Assembly version 59-1. As of the last check, it had not been signed. In New York the governor has 10 days to act on a bill delivered while the legislature is in session, and 30 days after it adjourns; either way the clock starts only on formal delivery.
Is plug-in solar covered by this law in New York now?
The bill is not law. Its terms take effect only if the governor signs it. Until then, use of plug-in solar in New York is governed by your utility's interconnection rules and local electrical code, as in states without a statute.
What would the bill set?
As passed, it would allow a device with an aggregate continuous AC inverter nameplate output of 1,200 W, listed or certified by an accredited nationally recognized testing laboratory as a complete plug-in photovoltaic system, and including a mechanism preventing injurious energizing of the building or grid.
How New York differs
New York's SUNNY Act has passed both houses but is not yet law, unlike the enacted states here. Its 1,200 W terms take effect only if the governor signs it.
Compare plug-in solar rules by stateS.8512-C / A.9111-C. Last checked August 28, 2026.
Also check landlord or HOA rules, local code, utility requirements outside this bill, and product instructions where relevant.