Bill > S2658

This bill establishes a new category for small, portable solar generation devices, defining them as movable photovoltaic devices with a maximum power output of 1,200 watts that can be plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet and are intended to offset a portion of a customer's electricity use. These devices, when meeting specific safety standards like those from Underwriters Laboratories and the National Electrical Code, are exempt from the usual interconnection requirements and agreements mandated for larger solar systems under existing net metering laws, meaning customers won't need prior approval from their electricity provider, pay extra fees, or install additional equipment for these portable units. Furthermore, the bill requires these portable devices to have a safety feature that prevents them from energizing the building's electrical system during a power outage, and it clarifies that electricity providers are not liable for any damage or injury caused by these devices.

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