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OH SB383

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Casey Weinstein

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "portable solar generation device" as a moveable photovoltaic device with maximum 1,200 watts output that connects through a standard 120-volt outlet and is UL-certified or equivalent

  • Exempts portable solar devices from all interconnection requirements and agreements with electric utilities under Ohio's electric service laws

  • Prohibits electric utilities from requiring customers to obtain approval before installing portable solar devices, pay any fees for the device or feeding electricity back to the grid, or install additional controls beyond the device's integrated equipment

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to adopt rules implementing these portable solar device provisions

  • Explicitly excludes portable solar generation devices from the definition of "net metering system" under existing law

Legislative Description

Regards portable solar generation devices

Utilities

Last Action

Referred to committee: Energy

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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