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HB289Introduced in the House of Delegates

Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices.

Introduced

Introduced by Jessica Anderson, District 71

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices. 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 at a single premise that is not designed to be interconnected with the electric grid and is intended primarily to offset part of the customer's electricity consumption. 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.

Where it stands

Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

What do people think?

Citizen Voice

How would you vote on this bill?

An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.

One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.

Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104178D

  2. Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  3. Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3

  4. Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB289)

  5. Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  6. Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)

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