# New Jersey Governor Signs Balcony Solar Act into Law to Cut Energy Costs

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act into law, allowing portable plug-in solar panels.

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836) into law, allowing New Jersey residents to purchase and use portable, plug-in solar panels to generate clean energy and lower electricity costs. [^1]

During her inaugural address, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Orders 1 and 2 to freeze rate hikes and accelerate new energy generation, and since then the Sherrill administration has approved 18 new solar and battery storage projects and announced a historic expansion of community solar to 3 gigawatts. [^2]

Portable solar devices must comply with the National Electrical Code, the State Uniform Construction Code, and UL 3700 standards, unless the device outputs 400 watts or less. [^3]

The bill restricts landlords and homeowners' associations from prohibiting the use of portable solar generation devices, provided renters or homeowners abide by reasonable restrictions concerning size, placement, or manner of placement. [^4]

The law takes effect on March 1, 2027, giving the state Board of Public Utilities time to implement the necessary provisions. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836) into law, allowing New Jersey residents to purchase and use portable, plug-in solar panels to generate clean energy and lower electricity costs. (Solar Power World, News)
2. During her inaugural address, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Orders 1 and 2 to freeze rate hikes and accelerate new energy generation, and since then the Sherrill administration has approved 18 new solar and battery storage projects and announced a historic expansion of community solar to 3 gigawatts. (Solar Power World, News)
3. Portable solar devices must comply with the National Electrical Code, the State Uniform Construction Code, and UL 3700 standards, unless the device outputs 400 watts or less. (pv magazine Global, News)
4. The bill restricts landlords and homeowners' associations from prohibiting the use of portable solar generation devices, provided renters or homeowners abide by reasonable restrictions concerning size, placement, or manner of placement. (pv magazine Global, News)
5. The law takes effect on March 1, 2027, giving the state Board of Public Utilities time to implement the necessary provisions. (pv magazine Global, News)

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