This bill amends the existing Community Solar Energy Pilot Program by removing the previous capacity limit of five megawatts for individual solar energy projects. The legislation allows solar energy projects of any size to participate in the program, thereby expanding opportunities for larger solar initiatives. This change is intended to enhance the program's effectiveness and encourage greater participation in solar energy generation.

In addition to eliminating the capacity limit, the bill maintains various requirements for the program, such as establishing geographic limitations, ensuring access for low and moderate-income customers, and setting standards for customer participation. The Board of Public Utilities is tasked with developing rules and regulations to facilitate the transition from a pilot program to a permanent program, which will include provisions for project verification, customer credit valuation, and compliance auditing. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment and will apply to all community solar energy projects registered thereafter.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48:3-87.11