SB 659: 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 HB 683.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1

“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 (CHAP0660)
2. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 660 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 5, 2026Signed by President
6. March 5, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 5, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB659)
8. March 5, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB659ER)
9. March 5, 2026Enrolled
10. March 2, 2026Passed House (84-Y 15-N 0-A)
11. March 2, 2026Read third time
12. March 2, 2026Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar

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