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The Portable Solar Bill
Portable solar devices must register, utilities not liable for injuries
Relating To Solar Energy.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, anyone using a portable solar panel must register it online for free, and they cannot sue the electric company if the panel causes damage.
Our take
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The bill could help renters and small businesses save on electricity by making cheap solar panels easier to use, but it also protects utilities from being sued if those panels break or cause injury, shifting risk to the user.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Portable solar devices must be registered with the Public Utilities Commission.
- Registration must be done online and costs nothing to the customer.
- Devices cannot exceed 1,200 watts total power.
- Utilities are not liable for any damage or injury caused by the devices.
- Devices are exempt from net metering and interconnection rules.
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