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Energy committee advances package of bills on cybersecurity, net‑metering and plug‑in solar
Summary
The Science, Technology and Energy Committee on April 13 advanced a set of energy bills, unanimously passing several measures and approving amendments that refine net‑metering and portable solar rules. Key votes included cybersecurity changes for utilities (SB 589 FN), limits on large‑customer net‑metering (SB 449 FN ITL) and new standards for plug‑in solar devices (SB 540 FN).
The Science, Technology and Energy Committee met April 13 in executive session and moved forward on a sweep of energy measures, voting on eight Senate bills and several amendments that will now be reported from committee.
Chair (the presiding officer) opened the session by identifying three early bills that had to be finished that day and set an aggressive schedule that included a caucus break and a lunchtime recess. The committee then handled a string of items that will advance to the next steps of the legislative process.
Cybersecurity for critical utilities — SB 589 FN: Representative McGee presented an amendment to clarify cybersecurity authority and to exclude Federal Energy Regulatory Commission‑regulated devices from state requirements. The panel adopted amendment 1412H without objection and then voted Ought to Pass as amended by a roll call of 18–0. “These cyber security changes are necessary, particularly the ones that apply to water and…
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