The bill amends section 4928.01 and enacts new sections 4928.74, 4928.741, and 4928.742 of the Revised Code to regulate portable solar generation devices in Ohio. A key change is the definition of "net metering system," which now explicitly excludes portable solar generation devices, thereby clarifying the regulatory framework for different solar energy systems. The bill also aims to enhance the understanding of electric services by refining definitions related to electric utilities, competitive retail electric services, and renewable energy resources, promoting the use of advanced energy technologies and improving energy efficiency in the state.

Additionally, the bill defines a "portable solar generation device" as a moveable photovoltaic device with a maximum output of 1,200 watts, designed to connect to a building's electrical system to offset electricity consumption. It exempts these devices from interconnection requirements and agreements with electric utilities, prohibiting utilities from requiring customer approval for installation or imposing related fees. The bill mandates the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules for the new sections and repeals the existing section 4928.01, streamlining the legal framework for energy generation and usage in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4928.01