Bill > SB550

This bill amends Pennsylvania's public utilities law to provide for the establishment of community solar facilities. Key provisions include: - Allowing for the development, ownership, and operation of community solar facilities by third-party organizations or subscriber administrators. Subscribers will receive a monthly bill credit for the electricity generated by their subscription. - Requiring electric distribution companies to facilitate the interconnection and integration of community solar facilities, including by providing billing and crediting services to subscribers. - Establishing consumer protections for community solar subscribers, including limits on subscription costs and a prohibition on suspension of utility services for non-payment of subscription fees. - Directing the Public Utility Commission to develop regulations to ensure access and equitable participation in community solar programs, including for low-income customers. - Requiring community solar facilities to comply with prevailing wage standards for construction, enforced by the Department of Labor and Industry. The overall intent of the bill is to enable the growth of community solar in Pennsylvania by providing a regulatory framework that supports third-party development, customer participation, and integration with the electric grid.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=550