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Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices. Permits any electric utility customer to own and operate a small portable solar generation device, defined in the bill as a nationally certified, plug-in solar photovoltaic device with a maximum power output of no more than 1,200 watts at a single premise that is not designed to be interconnected with the electric grid and is intended primarily to offset part of the customer's electricity consumption. The bill prohibits an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative from imposing interconnection requirements, charging any fee related to the device, or requiring that the customer obtain the utility's approval before installing or using the device. Under the bill, no electric utility or electric cooperative shall be liable for damage or injury caused by a small portable solar generation device.
Introduced
Jan 9, 2026
Last Action
Jan 29, 2026
Session
VA 2026
Sponsors
1 primary · 11 co
Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB289)
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104178D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)
Jessica L. Anderson
Bonita G. Anthony
Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie
Nadarius E. Clark
Elizabeth R. Guzman
Rozia A. Henson, Jr.
Rodney T. Willett