Bill > S4982

Introduced Session

This bill would exempt portable solar generation devices from certain interconnection, net metering, and other requirements. The bill would take effect six months after enactment. The bill would define "portable solar generation device" to mean a device that has a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts, is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard 120-volt alternating current outlet, and meets additional requirements set forth in subsection a. of section 1 of the bill. The bill would exempt portable solar generation devices from any requirement to obtain or execute interconnection agreement prior to operating the device pursuant to the "Energy Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.) (EDECA) or any other law. The bill would also exempt devices from net metering program requirements under EDECA or any other law. In addition the bill would prohibit electric utilities from requiring a customer using a portable solar generation device to: (1) obtain the utility's approval before installing or using the device; (2) pay any fee or charge related to the device; or (3) install any additional controls or equipment beyond what is integrated into the device. Finally, the bill would provide that electric utilities could not be held liable for any damage or injury caused by a customer's use of a portable solar generation device.

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John McKeon (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 12/11/2025)

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