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HB 1084 IN

Plug-in solar power systems.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor

Summary

Defines a "plug-in solar power system" as a moveable photovoltaic generation device that: (1) has a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts; (2) is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard outlet; and (3) is intended primarily to offset part of the electricity consumption in the building in which it is used. Provides that electricity generated by a plug-in solar power system is not subject to the Indiana statute concerning distributed generation. Provides that a plug-in solar power system is exempt from the Indiana utility regulatory commission's rules concerning customer-generator interconnection standards. Requires a plug-in solar power system to include a functionality or feature that: (1) is activated during a loss of electrical power to the building in which the plug-in solar power system is used; and (2) prevents the plug-in solar power system from energizing the building's electrical system during the electrical outage. Prohibits an electricity supplier from requiring a customer to do any of the following with respect to the installation or use of a plug-in solar power system that meets certain requirements: (1) Obtain the electricity supplier's approval for the installation or use. (2) Pay any fee or charge related to the installation or use. (3) Install any additional controls or equipment in connection with the installation or use. Provides that an electricity supplier is not liable for any injury or damages caused by a customer's installation or use of a plug-in solar power system.

Sponsor (1)

3 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (4)

  1. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Hamilton · lower
  2. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Pfaff, Pressel · lower
  3. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications · lower
  4. Jan 8, 2026 Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)ENERGY; Alternative (Including Renewable)UTILITIES; Electric

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