{
  "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": "Vermont",
  "slug": "vermont",
  "status": "Legal — signed (eff. Jul 1, 2026)",
  "status_badge_verbatim": "Legal — signed (eff. Jul 1, 2026)",
  "avg_rate_cents": 21,
  "main_utilities": [
    "Green Mountain Power"
  ],
  "page_url": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/vermont/",
  "last_reviewed": "2026-07-02",
  "legislation": {
    "bill": "S.202",
    "status": "signed",
    "date": "2026-06-16",
    "effective": "2026-07-01",
    "max_watts": 1200,
    "cert_required": "UL or equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory",
    "signed_by": "Gov. Phil Scott",
    "source_url": "https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/action-taken-governor-phil-scott-legislation-june-16-2026",
    "notes": "S.202 signed by Gov. Phil Scott on June 16, 2026 (7th state to sign); plug-in provisions effective July 1, 2026. Up to a combined 1,200W per electric meter with certified equipment; no certificate of public good, interconnection agreement, or extra utility fees. Correction 2026-07-02: earlier records said awaiting governor — the Governor's office confirms signing on June 16, 2026."
  },
  "source_file": "/data/plug-in-solar-laws.json"
}