The bill amends the Local Government Code to define and regulate residential energy backup systems, which are systems capable of providing up to 50 kilowatts of electricity or having a storage capacity of up to 100 kilowatt hours. It introduces a new definition for "residential energy backup system" in Section 214.211 and prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing amendments to the National Electrical Code that would regulate the installation or inspection of these systems, as stated in the new Subsection (d) of Section 214.214.

Additionally, the bill updates the heading of Subchapter C, Chapter 229, to include "AND BACKUP ENERGY DEVICES" and adds Section 229.102, which reiterates the definition of residential energy backup systems and reinforces the prohibition against municipal regulation of their installation or inspection. The changes will only apply to installations or inspections initiated on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 214.211, Local Government Code 214.214 (Local Government Code 214)