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CA SB868

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wiener

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts portable solar generation devices from all state, utility, and local interconnection requirements, including interconnection agreements

  • Defines qualifying devices as moveable photovoltaic systems with maximum 1,200 watts AC output that plug into a standard electrical outlet and are UL-certified

  • Prohibits electrical corporations and local publicly owned utilities from requiring customers to obtain approval, register, pay fees, or install additional equipment for these devices

  • Requires devices to include UL-certified safety features that prevent backfeeding electricity to the grid during power outages

  • Applies to devices intended to offset onsite electricity consumption rather than export power to the grid

Legislative Description

Electricity: portable solar generation devices.

Last Action

Set for hearing March 17.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Communications2/11/2026
Rules1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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