What's happening
What is changing for plug-in solar in Canada and around the world. Every entry links to its source.
MPP Peter Tabuns introduced the Plug into the Sun Act, 2026 on October 29, and it passed first reading. The bill would have Ontario set up an advisory committee on how to introduce plug-in solar safely.
A free online panel of people working on plug-in solar in Canada and the U.S. talks about where things stand and what comes next. It starts at 7 pm Eastern. We'll also show how to write to your MLA, MPP or MP from this site.
Source · The Climate Reality Project Canada, registration on Zoom
The Electrical Safety Authority will accept plug-in solar equipment certified to UL 3700 until the Canadian standard is published. A kit must plug into a dedicated outlet on a suitable circuit. A kit plugged into an existing household outlet is not accepted in Ontario.
UL Standards & Engagement posted a notice of intent with the Standards Council of Canada for ANSI/CAN/UL 3700, a joint Canada-U.S. standard for plug-in solar equipment. Public comment on the notice closed February 17, 2026.
CBC News reports that complete plug-in kits fall outside CSA Group's current certification frameworks, and that provinces, municipalities and utilities also need to be on board. It points to Alberta's existing rules as an opportunity.