CHAPTER 362-A LIMITED ELECTRICAL ENERGY PRODUCERS ACT
Section 362-A:10
[RSA 362-A:10 effective January 1, 2027.]
362-A:10 Plug-in Solar Generation Systems; Exemptions; Requirements. –
I. Plug-in solar generation systems shall be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to meet nationally recognized safety standards applicable to distributed energy resources and plug-in solar generation systems.
II. The applicable electric distribution utility may develop a method for the customer to inform the electric distribution utility of the wattage of the system at the customer's service address subsequent to installation. Such information shall be for notification purposes only.
III. An electric distribution utility shall not require a customer using a compliant plug-in solar generation system to:
(a) Obtain electric distribution utility approval before installing or using the system;
(b) Complete an interconnection review or obtain an executed interconnection agreement;
(c) Pay any fee related to the system, except any charges the system incurs through its use; or
(d) Install additional electric distribution utility-specified controls or equipment beyond those integrated into the system.
IV. Each metered customer shall be allowed a maximum of one plug-in solar generation system with a maximum inverter output of 1,200 watts AC.
V. The department of energy shall establish and maintain a page on its website with relevant information for consumers regarding plug-in solar generation systems, including meter compatibility at the state's various distribution utilities, potential impacts on electric billing, applicable safety standards and considerations, and any other information the department determines appropriate. Such information shall include notice that connecting unlisted systems or connecting systems in a manner not in accordance with the state building code or manufacturer instructions may affect a customer's homeowners or renters insurance coverage.