This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the use of portable solar generation devices. Under the new provisions, public power entities and public service corporations would be prohibited from requiring customers to obtain prior approval, pay fees, or install additional equipment beyond what is integrated into the solar systems. Furthermore, the bill mandates that portable solar generation devices sold in Arizona must meet specific safety standards, including being listed and labeled according to national safety standards, and must include features that prevent energizing the building circuit during a power outage.

Additionally, the bill establishes that public power entities and public service corporations would not be liable for damages resulting from a customer's operation of a portable solar generation device if power is disconnected by an electric utility. It also restricts municipalities and counties from imposing additional permits or inspections for compliant portable solar generation devices. The bill defines "portable solar generation device" and outlines its specifications, ensuring that it is a moveable photovoltaic device with a maximum output of 1,200 watts, designed for connection to standard electrical outlets. Lastly, the Arizona Corporation Commission is tasked with adopting rules to implement these changes within one year of the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-207, 44-1761, 44-1765, 9-801, 9-802, 9-803, 11-861, 30-1101