Enacts the "community solar opportunity and local approval reform (Community SOLAR) act" to set standards for distributed generation energy.

The bill establishes the "community solar opportunity and local approval reform (Community SOLAR) act" to authorize municipalities to set standards for distributed generation energy facilities. It mandates that authorities having jurisdiction establish standards for these facilities, including setback distances, sound limitations, and construction standards. The bill also requires developers to offer residents the right of first refusal to subscribe to utility bill credits from the project at a discounted rate.

Enacts the "community solar opportunity and local approval reform (Community SOLAR) act" to set standards for distributed generation energy.

The bill establishes the "community solar opportunity and local approval reform (Community SOLAR) act" to authorize municipalities to set standards for distributed generation energy facilities. It mandates that authorities having jurisdiction establish standards for these facilities, including setback distances, sound limitations, and construction standards. The bill also requires developers to offer residents the right of first refusal to subscribe to utility bill credits from the project at a discounted rate.