HB 4236 Summary

• Establishes a distributed generation program deadline of July 19, 2017 (replacing the original 90-day requirement from the 2016 amendment).

• Eliminates the 1% capacity cap on distributed generation programs and removes restrictions limiting participation by system size, allowing unlimited customers to participate based solely on meeting interconnection requirements.

• Removes selection based on application receipt order and instead requires selection based solely on meeting interconnection requirements for participation.

• Requires distributed generation equipment to meet IEEE 1547.1 testing standards and UL 1741 scope 1.1A with approval of commission-authorized updates.

• Maintains net metering distinctions: systems generating 20 kilowatts or less qualify for true net metering, while systems over 20 kilowatts qualify for modified net metering.