{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-07-02",
  "source": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/",
  "disclaimer": "Informational, not legal advice. Plug-in solar law evolves fast; verify with your utility and state authority.",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "attribution": "PlugInSolarHub (pluginsolarhub.org)"
  },
  "state": "Connecticut",
  "slug": "connecticut",
  "status": "Legal — signed (effective Oct 1, 2026)",
  "status_badge_verbatim": "Legal — signed (effective Oct 1, 2026)",
  "avg_rate_cents": 29,
  "main_utilities": [
    "Eversource",
    "United Illuminating"
  ],
  "page_url": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/connecticut/",
  "last_reviewed": "2026-06-14",
  "legislation": {
    "bill": "HB 5340",
    "status": "signed",
    "date": "2026-06-04",
    "effective": "2026-10-01",
    "max_watts": 1200,
    "cert_required": "Accredited testing laboratory (UL or equivalent)",
    "signed_by": "Gov. Ned Lamont",
    "source_url": "https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/06/05/connecticut-governor-signs-the-states-omnibus-2026-solar-bill/",
    "notes": "Omnibus solar bill includes plug-in / balcony solar authorization. Balcony solar rules take effect Oct 1 2026."
  },
  "source_file": "/data/plug-in-solar-laws.json"
}