OH SB247

Establishes a community solar pilot program in Ohio with 1,500 megawatts total capacity: 1,000 MW for general community solar facilities and 500 MW reserved for distressed sites, to be certified at 250 MW annually.

Defines community solar facilities as solar photovoltaic systems on a single parcel with at least three subscribers, no subscriber holding more than 40% of output, and at least 60% of capacity subscribed in units of 40 kilowatts or less.

Requires electric distribution utilities to purchase all subscribed electricity at bill credits set by the Public Utilities Commission and unsubscribed electricity at wholesale rates; bill credits calculated as retail rate minus base charge for non-distressed sites and full retail rate for distressed sites.

Implements consumer protections including standardized disclosure forms, prohibitions on upfront sign-on fees and credit checks, subscription portability when moving within the same utility territory, and prevents early termination charges.

Requires community solar organizations to maintain financial bonds for decommissioning facilities within 18 months of closure, with proper removal and recycling of equipment, and limits landfill disposal to 20% of total facility mass.