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ID H0612
ID H0612Amends and adds to existing law to exempt portable solar generators from public utilities.
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY; AMENDING CHAPTER 1, TITLE 61, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 61-122, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES; AMENDING SECTION 61-129, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PUBLIC UTILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 48-1802, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A DEFINITION; AMENDING SECTION 48-1803, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM DISCLOSURE ACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new provisions for "portable solar generation devices," which are defined as movable solar power systems that connect to a building's electrical system through a standard outlet, are intended to reduce a customer's electricity use, have a maximum output of 1,200 watts to the utility grid, and are certified by a recognized testing laboratory and meet electrical code standards. These devices are explicitly exempted from requirements related to interconnection and net metering, meaning electric corporations cannot demand approval, charge fees for installation or energy feedback, or require additional equipment for their use, and the corporations will not be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by these devices. The bill also revises the definition of a "public utility" to exclude portable solar generation devices and amends the Residential Solar Energy System Disclosure Act to clarify that its provisions do not apply to these devices, with the entire act taking effect on July 1, 2026, due to an declared emergency.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0612/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0612.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0612SOP.pdf |
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