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1 New Paragraph; Definitions. Amend RSA 362-A:1-a by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:
XI. "Portable solar generation device" means a movable photovoltaic generation device that:
(a) Has a maximum power output not exceeding 1,200 watts;
(b) Is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard 120‑volt receptacle;
(c) Is intended primarily to offset a portion of the customer's on‑site electric consumption.
2 New Section; Portable Solar Generation Devices. Amend RSA 362-A by inserting after section 9 the following new section:
362‑A:10 Portable Solar Generation Devices; Exemptions; Requirements.
I. A portable solar generation device that meets the requirements of this section shall be:
(a) Exempt from interconnection requirements and interconnection agreements applicable to generators participating in net‑metering or otherwise interconnecting to export electric power; and
(b) Not subject to the net energy metering provisions of RSA 362‑A:9.
II. A portable solar generation device shall include integrated functionality that complies with UL 1741 or IEEE 1547 standards, or equivalent standards, including anti‑islanding protection and rapid shutdown that prevent energizing a building's electrical system during a power outage.
III. An electric distribution utility shall not require a customer using a compliant portable solar generation device to:
(a) Obtain utility approval before installing or using the device;
(b) Pay any fee or charge related to the device; or
(c) Install additional utility‑specified controls or equipment beyond those integrated into the device.
IV. Each portable solar generation device shall comply with the state building and electrical code adopted under RSA 155‑A:2 and shall be installed and operated in accordance with the code and manufacturer instructions.
3 New Section; Liability. Amend RSA 374 by inserting after section 1-a the following new section:
374:1‑b Liability for Portable Solar Generation Devices. An electric distribution utility shall not be liable for damage or injury arising from a portable solar generation device installed or used by a customer. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any cause of action against the manufacturer, installer, or owner of a portable solar generation device.
4 Rulemaking. The public utilities commission may adopt rules under RSA 541‑A as necessary to implement this act and may amend existing rules under RSA 362‑A:9 to clarify that portable solar generation devices are non‑exporting and outside net‑metering and interconnection frameworks.
5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
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1 New Paragraph; Definitions. Amend RSA 362-A:1-a by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:
XI. "Portable solar generation device" means a movable photovoltaic generation device that:
(a) Has a maximum power output not exceeding 1,200 watts;
(b) Is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard 120‑volt receptacle;
(c) Is intended primarily to offset a portion of the customer's on‑site electric consumption.
2 New Section; Portable Solar Generation Devices. Amend RSA 362-A by inserting after section 9 the following new section:
362‑A:10 Portable Solar Generation Devices; Exemptions; Requirements.
I. A portable solar generation device that meets the requirements of this section shall be:
(a) Exempt from interconnection requirements and interconnection agreements applicable to generators participating in net‑metering or otherwise interconnecting to export electric power; and
(b) Not subject to the net energy metering provisions of RSA 362‑A:9.
II. A portable solar generation device shall include integrated functionality that complies with UL 1741 or IEEE 1547 standards, or equivalent standards, including anti‑islanding protection and rapid shutdown that prevent energizing a building's electrical system during a power outage.
III. An electric distribution utility shall not require a customer using a compliant portable solar generation device to:
(a) Obtain utility approval before installing or using the device;
(b) Pay any fee or charge related to the device; or
(c) Install additional utility‑specified controls or equipment beyond those integrated into the device.
IV. Each portable solar generation device shall comply with the state building and electrical code adopted under RSA 155‑A:2 and shall be installed and operated in accordance with the code and manufacturer instructions.
3 New Section; Liability. Amend RSA 374 by inserting after section 1-a the following new section:
374:1‑b Liability for Portable Solar Generation Devices. An electric distribution utility shall not be liable for damage or injury arising from a portable solar generation device installed or used by a customer. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any cause of action against the manufacturer, installer, or owner of a portable solar generation device.
4 Rulemaking. The public utilities commission may adopt rules under RSA 541‑A as necessary to implement this act and may amend existing rules under RSA 362‑A:9 to clarify that portable solar generation devices are non‑exporting and outside net‑metering and interconnection frameworks.
5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.