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NY A09111
Bill
Status
9/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Emily Gallagher
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AI Summary
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Defines "portable solar generation device" as a photovoltaic system that connects through a standard electrical outlet, outputs no more than 1,200 watts to the grid, and is certified by Underwriters Laboratories or equivalent testing laboratory
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Exempts portable solar generation devices from interconnection and net metering requirements unless the owner voluntarily opts into such agreements
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Prohibits electric corporations from requiring customers to obtain approval before installing devices, pay fees for feeding energy back to the grid, or install additional controls beyond what is integrated into the device
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Shields electric corporations from liability for any damage or injury caused by portable solar generation devices
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Requires the state energy conservation construction code to be updated within one year to allow portable solar devices to connect through electrical outlets, with devices under 391 watts requiring no changes to building wiring
Legislative Description
Defines "portable solar generation device"; exempts portable solar generation devices from interconnection or net metering requirements; requires the state energy conservation construction code to allow for portable solar generation devices to be connected to a building's wiring through an electrical outlet.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026