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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to allow for modifications to a net metering system without needing an updated certificate of public good if the change does not increase the capacity of the system to more than 25 kW.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing law regarding net metering systems, which allow individuals or businesses generating their own electricity (often from solar panels) to receive credit for excess power sent back to the grid. Specifically, it clarifies that modifications to an existing net metering system will not require a new "certificate of public good" – a permit or approval from a regulatory body – unless those changes increase the system's total generating capacity beyond 25 kilowatts (kW), a common threshold for smaller, residential-scale systems. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.599 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0599/H-0599%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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