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HF3555 • 2026
Installation and operation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device regulated.
Installation and operation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device regulated.
Energy
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-23
House
Author added Finke
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2026-03-12
House
Author added Xiong
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2026-03-09
House
Author added Reyer
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2026-03-02
House
Author added Freiberg
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2026-02-26
House
Author added Buck
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2026-02-25
House
Authors added Rehrauer, Falconer, Gottfried, Howard, and Bierman
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2026-02-23
House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
Official Summary Text
Installation and operation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device regulated.
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to energy; regulating the installation and operation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [216B.2429] PLUG-IN SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) "Energy storage system" has the meaning given in section 216B.2422, subdivision 1. new text end new text begin (b) "Photovoltaic device" has the meaning given in section 216C.06, subdivision 16. new text end new text begin (c) "Plug-in solar photovoltaic device" means a portable photovoltaic device that: new text end new text begin (1) is intended primarily to offset a portion of a customer's electricity consumption; new text end new text begin (2) has a maximum power output of 1,200 watts; new text end new text begin (3) is capable of being connected with an on-site energy storage system; and new text end new text begin (4) is listed or certified as compliant with the requirements for interactive plug-in photovoltaic equipment and systems by a testing laboratory that is recognized under the federal Occupational Health and Safety Agency's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory program to certify photovoltaic equipment and systems. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Exemptions. new text end new text begin (a) A plug-in solar photovoltaic device is exempt from: new text end new text begin (1) a requirement to enter an interconnection agreement with an electric utility; new text end new text begin (2) the net metering provisions under section 216B.164; and new text end new text begin (3) a fee, condition, approval, or reporting requirement that an electric utility imposes with respect to the plug-in solar photovoltaic device's installation or operation. new text end new text begin (b) An electric utility is not liable for damage or injury caused by a plug-in solar photovoltaic device. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end