Bill > HB5049

This bill, titled the Residential Storage Act, defines a "residential energy backup system" as a system installed at a home that can provide up to 50 kilowatts of electricity or has a storage capacity of up to 200 kilowatt hours, including all its associated equipment. The primary purpose of this legislation is to prevent local governments, specifically counties and municipalities, from creating or enforcing any rules or regulations that would govern the installation or inspection of these residential energy backup systems, even if the building has a shared roof or a dedicated electrical connection to the utility. This prohibition will take effect on June 1, 2026, aiming to facilitate the deployment of such systems to ensure reliable and low-cost energy, strengthen the electric grid, and promote renewable energy resources.