Committee advances bill to standardize meter‑mounted solar devices after amendment fight

Feb 2, 2026

The House committee reported substitute House Bill 2,296 out with a due‑pass recommendation after debate over cost recovery and local control; one amendment to require homeowners to pay full installation costs failed and a local‑control amendment was not adopted.

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The House committee on (legislative hearing) on Feb. 3 reported substitute House Bill 2,296 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation after extended debate over how utilities and customers share costs for meter‑mounted devices.

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