Texas HB407 mandates compatibility of new residential buildings with solar energy devices, with inspections and penalties.

Texas HB407 amends the Local Government Code to require that new residential buildings be compatible with solar energy devices. Municipalities and counties must incorporate this requirement into their building codes. Compliance involves adhering to interconnection requirements of electric cooperatives, electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Constructions must be inspected to ensure compliance. Failure to comply or violate inspection requirements is a Class C misdemeanor.

Texas HB407 mandates compatibility of new residential buildings with solar energy devices, with inspections and penalties.

Texas HB407 amends the Local Government Code to require that new residential buildings be compatible with solar energy devices. Municipalities and counties must incorporate this requirement into their building codes. Compliance involves adhering to interconnection requirements of electric cooperatives, electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Constructions must be inspected to ensure compliance. Failure to comply or violate inspection requirements is a Class C misdemeanor.