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Utah’s Plug-In Solar Stalls Without Safety Standard | Salt Lake City News
Utah became the first state to legalize plug-in solar systems in 2025, aiming to make clean energy accessible to renters and condo owners who can’t afford rooftop panels. But a year later, adoption is stalled—thanks to a missing national safety standard. Without UL’s finalized UL 3700 standard, manufacturers can’t certify products, and electricians may be required, killing the plug-and-play promise. Advocates are pushing UL to act fast, hoping these affordable, portable systems can finally take off like they do in Europe—giving households a real way to cut energy costs and go green. Listen in…
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