HB779
Electric utilities; installation of small portable solar generation devices, local regulation.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Delores Oates (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices; local regulation; Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Permits any electric utility customer to own and operate a small portable solar generation device, defined in the bill as a nationally certified, plug-in solar photovoltaic device with a maximum power output of no more than 1,200 watts that is not designed to be interconnected with the electric grid and ... (More) is intended primarily to offset part of the customer's electricity consumption, provided that such customer has submitted notice to its incumbent investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative. The bill prohibits an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative from imposing interconnection requirements, charging any fee related to the device, or requiring that the customer obtain the utility's approval before installing or using the device. Under the bill, no electric utility or electric cooperative shall be liable for damage or injury caused by a small portable solar generation device. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105182D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/19/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB779)
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
