Plug-In Solar in Georgia
Georgia doesn't have a plug-in solar law. Utilities opposed the 2026 bill for 1,200 W kits, and it was then held without a committee vote, so utility interconnection rules apply.
- No plug-in solar law in Georgia yetBill HB 1304
- Utility rules are in effect.There's no cap on plug-in wattage.
- 15.5 centsPer kWh, the EIA average home price from Jan to Aug 2026.
- A year: $176In Atlanta, an 800 W kit, before any utility solar fee applies.
In Georgia, get your electric utility's approval before you connect, and the inverter needs a UL 1741 listing with anti-islanding, or a UL 3700 listing.
Georgia Plug-In Bills
- Under HB 1304 (2026), the Georgia Residential Solar Access Act would cap systems at 1,200 W, UL or NRTL certified, with no utility approval and no interconnection fee. On 25 Feb 2026, the chairman of House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications declined a vote, so the bill died in committee. Read the bill
Georgia's Rule Today
Connecting: your utility's interconnection approval is required for grid-tied solar. Under Georgia Power's residential program, systems up to 10 kW AC are covered, and an interconnection fee is billed after interconnection is complete.
Georgia Power offers no full retail net metering. Under RNR Instantaneous Netting, exports earn the 2026 solar avoided cost rate of 3.2188 cents/kWh plus 4 cents/kWh as approved by the PSC, with a cap of 0.2% of peak demand.
Savings from a Kit in Georgia
According to PVWatts, each 1 kW of panels in Atlanta generates 1,418 kWh a year, and Georgia households pay 15.5 cents per kWh in 2026 so far. With an 800 W kit, the result depends on where the panels go:
| Where the panels go | kWh a year | Saved a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tilted south on a stand | 1,135 | $176 |
| Upright on a railing | 715 | $111 |
| Facing east or west | 908 | $141 |
Each Month in Atlanta
- Jan80
- Feb80
- Mar96
- Apr106
- May110
- Jun99
- Jul102
- Aug102
- Sep97
- Oct101
- Nov84
- Dec77
kWh made by an 800 W kit tilted south.
Kit Prices for Georgia
| Kit | kWh a year | Saved a year | Pays back in | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Solar Supplier 1180 W EZ1 Kit | 1,674 | $259 | 3.5 years | $899 |
| Bright Saver 360 W Balcony Kit | 511 | $79 | 5.2 years | $414 |
| EcoFlow STREAM 800 W Kit | 1,135 | $176 | 6.3 years | $1,099 |
Tilted south, all used at home. Compare all kits
Georgia Facts Worth Knowing
- Solar you export earns about 7.2 cents for each kWh at Georgia Power (3.2188 added to 4 cents), while an average residential price was 14.08 cents/kWh in 2024, so it pays to use the power yourself.
- Against the 2026 plug-in bill, testimony came from Georgia Power and from the co-op group Georgia EMC.
Are You Renting, or on a Balcony?
The mount is your landlord or HOA's call, and the hookup is your electric utility's. See balcony solar and apartment solar.
Key Utilities
- Georgia Power
- Jackson EMC
- Cobb EMC
Georgia Next Steps for You
- Choose a size: in Atlanta, about 567 kWh a year comes from a 400 W kit, and about 1,702 kWh from a 1,200 W kit. Run yours.
- Follow HB 1304 through the next session. Should it pass, you may not need the approval step.
Sources
- 26 LC 56 0565 House Bill 1304 (Georgia General Assembly)
- GA HB1304 | 2025-2026 | LegiScan
- Balcony solar bill sidelined in Georgia - The Current
- Georgia Power rooftop solar FAQs
- EIA State Electricity Profile tables, Georgia 2024
- NREL PVWatts, Atlanta with EIA Table 5.6.B, 2026 prices
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