HB683
Solar Interconnection Grant Fund and Program; established, report, sunset.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Read third time and passed House (85-Y 13-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Charniele Herring (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Solar Interconnection Grant Fund and Program established; report; sunset.
Establishes the Solar Interconnection Grant Program for the purpose of awarding grants on a competitive basis to public bodies to offset costs associated with the interconnection of solar facilities to the grid. The Program is administered by the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of the Department of Energy. ... (More) The bill requires that priority be given to solar facilities located on previously developed project sites and requires the Division to establish and publish guidelines and criteria for the awarding of grants and general requirements of the Program. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2027, and is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104373D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Appropriations Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Appropriations Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB683)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Reported from Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/04/2026 - House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
- 02/04/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (85-Y 13-N 0-A)
