ConnectDER Highlights Regulatory Push for Meter Socket Adapters in New York

According to a recent LinkedIn post from ConnectDER, the company is drawing attention to an op-ed by CEO Ivo Steklac in pv magazine USA that argues for faster approval of Meter Socket Adapters (MSAs) by the New York Public Service Commission. The post notes that MSAs are already in use in 25 other states and suggests New York’s current regulatory approach could delay adoption for years.

The LinkedIn post highlights several claimed benefits of MSAs, including lower solar and storage installation costs for homeowners, faster deployment enabled by existing UL safety standards, and potential contributions to energy equity and climate goals. The message also references ongoing public comments in New York PSC Case 24-E-0526 and acknowledges policy and industry voices contributing to the discussion, including ConnectDER’s VP of Policy and leaders from regional solar firms.

For investors, the post suggests ConnectDER is positioning itself as an advocate and stakeholder in regulatory debates that could materially influence the pace and cost of distributed solar and storage deployment in New York. If regulators move toward wider MSA adoption, ConnectDER could see an expanded addressable market and improved policy tailwinds, though outcomes remain dependent on regulatory decisions and the level of utility and stakeholder support.

More broadly, the emphasis on grid modernization and “solar plus storage” in a large market like New York underscores the company’s focus on markets where regulatory reform can unlock additional distributed energy investment. Successful policy shifts in New York could also serve as a reference point for other jurisdictions, potentially strengthening ConnectDER’s competitive position in the clean energy hardware and interconnection space.