State law · Wyoming
Wyoming has no plug-in solar law in force from HB 146: the bill did not pass in 2026. As checked October 14, 2026, its proposed exemptions are not available through this bill. That does not establish that every grid-connected kit is legal or illegal under other requirements.
HB 146 was deferred to the 2027 session; there is no state plug-in solar law yet.
Checked October 14, 2026
444 kWh used at home × 13.95¢ = $61.98; 432 kWh sent to the grid unpaid, 0 kWh lost to the inverter limit. At Wyoming's average rate (EIA).
Residential average, January to July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly).
Open the calculatorStatusOfficial legislature page shows the bill "died in committee" on 03/03/2026; BrightSaver states the bill was deferred to 2027.
HB 146 remains a failed proposal, not an enacted law. The Wyoming legislature lists its last action as “Died in Committee” on March 3, 2026. Bright Saver describes it as deferred to the 2027 session; that differs from the official action wording, and an expected return is not passage.
The proposal would define qualifying devices with “a maximum power output of not more than” 1,200 W per meter. The bill does not say whether this is AC or DC output. It also specifies connection through a standard 120 volt AC outlet and certification of the system by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory.
If passed, the proposal would exempt qualifying devices from interconnection agreements and prohibit utilities from requiring approval before installation or use. It would also require a feature preventing energization of the building or backfeeding into the utility system during an outage. These are proposed protections, not permissions you can rely on now.
A solar-charged portable power station offers an option without a grid connection when used separately from your home's electrical system. EcoFlow says its DELTA Pro 3 supports solar charging. Homeowners can also seek rooftop solar quotes rather than wait for a plug-in solar bill.
Before buying a grid-connected kit, ask your utility what requirements apply, and check permission with your landlord or HOA where relevant. HB 146's proposed utility exemptions do not resolve those questions today. Check certification for the complete system, rather than assuming a component certification covers the kit.
For planning if a law passes, the calculator gives 877 kWh in a typical year for an 800 W panel array with an 800 W inverter limit, mounted vertically facing south near Wyoming's population center. With a 164 W home base load, 444 kWh is used at home, worth $62 a year at 13.95 cents/kWh, with no payment assumed for exports. Use the calculator to compare your location and mounting.
No—the 1,200 W limit belongs to HB 146, which did not pass. The bill does not specify whether that limit measures AC or DC output.
HB 146 would have prohibited utilities from requiring prior approval for qualifying devices. Because it did not pass, ask your utility what requirements apply rather than relying on that proposed exemption.
The proposed provisions described here do not establish a renter or HOA permission right. Check with your landlord or HOA before buying a system for your balcony.