Solar Energy in New Hampshire (2026)

2 rules on the books across New Hampshire. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Panel Permits

Permits required for installing rooftop or ground-mounted solar panels, including electrical inspections and interconnection approvals.

New Hampshire RSA 155-A adopts the State Building Code requiring solar installations to meet uniform structural and…

State and local laws that limit what HOAs can restrict when it comes to solar panel installation, placement, and appearance.

New Hampshire has never enacted a solar-access law that overrides private covenants. Nothing in RSA 356-B, the…