HB 683: Solar Interconnection Grant Program; established, report, sunset.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Solar Interconnection Grant Fund and Program established; report; sunset. Establishes the Solar Interconnection Grant Program for the purpose of awarding grants on a competitive basis to public bodies to offset costs associated with the interconnection of solar facilities to the grid. The Program is administered by the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of the Department of Energy. The bill requires that priority be given to solar facilities located on previously developed project sites and requires the Division to establish and publish guidelines and criteria for the awarding of grants and general requirements of the Program. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2027, and, as introduced, was a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation. This bill is identical to SB 659.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0659)
2. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 659 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
5. March 13, 2026Signed by President
6. March 13, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 13, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB683)
8. March 13, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB683ER)
9. March 13, 2026Enrolled
10. March 6, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (81-Y 13-N 0-A)
11. March 4, 2026Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

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