Bill > HB1459

This bill requires the owner or operator of a stationary energy storage system, which is a system that stores energy from sources like solar or wind for later use, to pay for specialized fire response training and equipment for local fire departments that serve the area where the system is located. This training must specifically address battery energy fire suppression and adhere to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 standard, which sets guidelines for installing these systems. The State Fire Marshal will be responsible for overseeing and enforcing these requirements, and they are also authorized to create additional regulations to ensure the bill is properly implemented.