Bill > HB1304

This bill aims to regulate the use of portable solar generation devices, which are defined as movable photovoltaic devices with a maximum output of 1,200 watts that can plug into a standard 120-volt outlet, meet electrical safety standards, and are certified by a recognized testing laboratory like Underwriters Laboratories. It clarifies that these devices are primarily intended to offset a customer's electricity use and must have a safety feature to prevent energizing the building's electrical system during a power outage. Importantly, the bill exempts these portable solar devices from certain requirements typically applied to larger, permanently installed solar systems, meaning customers won't need a written agreement with their electric service provider, nor will they be required to get approval, pay interconnection or additional metering fees, or install bidirectional meters for these small devices. However, electric service providers are not obligated to purchase or credit customers for any electricity generated by these portable devices that exceeds the customer's own consumption, and the providers are not liable for any damage or injury caused by these devices.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73191