plug in solar energy; requirements

SB 1606 establishes rules for small, portable solar energy devices that plug into standard home outlets. It prohibits public power entities and utilities from requiring customer approval, fees, or extra equipment for devices under 1,200 watts that connect via standard 120V outlets to offset personal electricity use. The bill defines these devices to exclude larger systems like net metering or distributed generation facilities. It also requires devices to include safety features preventing operation during power outages. This directly affects residential customers using small, plug-in solar panels, ensuring utilities cannot impose barriers to their use.