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NY A09111
NY A09111Defines "portable solar generation device"; exempts portable solar generation devices from interconnection or net metering requirements; requires the state energy conservation construction code to allow for portable solar generation devices to be connected to a building's wiring through an electrical outlet.
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Introduced
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
In Committee
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law and the executive law, in relation to portable solar generation devices
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Solar Up Now NY Act," defines a "portable solar generation device" as a photovoltaic system designed to plug into a building's electrical outlet, limited to 1,200 watts of output, certified by a recognized laboratory, installed according to code, and equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent energizing the grid during outages. It exempts these devices from the usual interconnection or net metering requirements, meaning owners don't need utility approval to install or use them, nor will they be charged fees for exporting energy unless they voluntarily opt into a compensation agreement. Electric corporations are also prohibited from requiring additional equipment beyond what's integrated into the device. Owners must notify their electric corporation within 30 days of installation using a simple form provided by the utility. Furthermore, the state's building code will be updated to allow these portable solar devices to be connected through standard electrical outlets.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (41)
Emily Gallagher (D)*,
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Erik Dilan (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Diana Moreno (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.124 (on 05/14/2026)
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