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Relating to requirements for portable solar generation devices
Sponsored by Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to requirements for portable solar generation devices. The bill defines “portable solar generation device” as a moveable photovoltaic generation device that has a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts, is designed to be connected to a building’s electrical system through a standard 120-volt alternating current outlet, is intended primarily to offset part of the customer’s electricity consumption, meets the standards of the national electrical code, is certified by the underwriters laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory, and includes a device or feature that prevents the system from energizing the building’s electrical system during a power outage.
Read the full explanation
The bill provides that a portable solar generation device is not required to interconnect to the electric distribution system and is not subject to net metering requirements. The bill prohibits an electric utility from requiring a customer using a portable solar generation device to obtain the electric utility’s approval before installing or using the system, pay any fee or charge related to the system, or install additional controls or equipment beyond what is integrated into the system.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§476.49
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Lobbying
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