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Committee defers portable plug‑in solar bill amid safety and code questions
Summary
HB24-86 to authorize and register portable plug‑in solar devices was deferred after lengthy testimony: supporters urged access and noted UL 3700 certification; utilities and the fire council pressed for code alignment, interconnection safeguards and proof that aggregate export won’t overload the grid.
The committee deferred HB24-86 on Feb. 24 after extended testimony and technical questioning about portable plug‑in solar devices, grid interaction and safety standards.
Hannah Ellis of BrightSaver and Sherry Pollock of 350Hawaii urged passage, saying plug‑in systems make solar affordable for renters and households with unsuitable roofs and that UL 3700 provides safety certification. "Passing this legislation will…
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