Bill > HB2296

This bill expands the use of distributed energy resources by allowing electric utilities to permit the installation of one customer-owned device, known as a "meter-mounted device," between a retail electric customer's meter and its socket, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include installation by a licensed electrical contractor according to the national electrical code, approval by the local permitting authority, and the device itself must be qualified for connection to the supply side of the service disconnect, approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, compatible with advanced metering infrastructure, and not interfere with meter functions or maintenance. Electric utilities must approve or disapprove specific models of these devices within 90 or 180 days depending on their size, and they can charge customers for service work related to these devices. Utilities are not liable for damages caused by these devices, and they can remove them if they impede service or don't meet requirements, while local jurisdictions cannot prohibit their installation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2296&Year=2025&Initiative=false