Bill > HB4371

This bill amends the Public Utilities Act to create new provisions for "portable solar generation devices," which are defined as movable solar power devices with a maximum output of 1,200 watts or less, designed to plug into a standard 120-volt outlet, primarily intended to reduce a customer's electricity use, and meeting specific electrical safety standards. These devices will be exempt from net metering programs, which allow customers to receive credit for excess electricity sent back to the grid, and from interconnection requirements, which are rules about connecting generation devices to the electrical grid. The bill mandates that these portable devices must have a safety feature to prevent them from sending power to a building's electrical system during an outage, a common safety concern. Furthermore, electricity providers, which are companies that supply electricity, cannot require customers using these devices to get their approval before installation, pay any fees related to their use, or install extra equipment beyond what is built into the device itself. Finally, electricity providers will not be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by a customer's portable solar generation device.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4371&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104