Expanding the use of distributed energy resources in Washington.

This bill expands the use of distributed energy resources in Washington. It allows electric utilities to permit the installation of customer-owned meter-mounted devices, provided they comply with safety standards and are installed by a licensed contractor. The bill also exempts portable solar generation devices from certain interconnection requirements and allows their use without prior approval from local authorities. It mandates that electric utilities implement these provisions within six months and prohibits them from being held liable for damages caused by these devices.

Expanding the use of distributed energy resources in Washington.

This bill expands the use of distributed energy resources in Washington. It allows electric utilities to permit the installation of customer-owned meter-mounted devices, provided they comply with safety standards and are installed by a licensed contractor. The bill also exempts portable solar generation devices from certain interconnection requirements and allows their use without prior approval from local authorities. It mandates that electric utilities implement these provisions within six months and prohibits them from being held liable for damages caused by these devices.