Is installing solar panels illegal in any state?

Technically, no state outlaws or bans solar panels; quite the opposite. Most states have solar access laws that forbid any agreement, covenant, condition, bylaw, or contract that outlaws or limits solar installations by Homeowners Associations (HOA) or other municipal bodies.

Which states have a bare minimum for solar energy?

While many states possess solar programs and energy conservation initiatives, others are still behind. States like Georgia, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska include only the federally mandated bare minimum, which amounts to very little compared to other states.

Are solar panels legal in Pennsylvania?

Like many other states, the statute (94.778 - Prohibition against installation of solar panels void and unenforceable) also includes the provision that HOAs may impose “reasonable size, placement or aesthetic requirements.” Pennsylvania does not have any solar access laws.

How does a state's solar policy affect residential solar?

A state's solar policy (laws and legislation affecting solar energy) directly impacts the accessibility of residential rooftop solar. We focused on categories that have statewide impacts. The weight given to each category was determined by how big of an impact we think it has on consumer accessibility and affordability to residential solar.

Which state is best for solar energy?

Arizona is the best state for solar energy when it comes to the amount of sunlight homes can receive. The Copper State has nearly 200 days of clear weather per year and produces over 115 MW of solar energy per 100,000 residents.

Do all states have community solar available?

But not all states have community solar available, or even allow it. States that have community solar mandates in place (meaning the state requires a certain amount of community solar to be installed) earn higher marks in this category. However, we also award points to states that have community solar enabled.