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119-hr-6981119th CongressWALLET
SHINE Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
Introduced
Summary
Voluntary streamlined permitting and inspection for residential distributed energy systems. This bill would create a DOE-led program to make it easier and faster for local, State, and Tribal permitting offices to approve and inspect home energy systems like solar, batteries, and EV charging using a standardized online process and inspection tools.
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- Families and homeowners: Would see faster permitting and inspections for qualifying systems such as rooftop solar, small wind, batteries with at least 2 kilowatt hours of capacity, EV chargers at 2 kilowatts or more, and hydrogen fuel cell refueling. This aims to reduce delays when installing clean energy at homes.
- Installers and trade groups: Would get a common online permitting platform, training, and options for remote or sample-based inspections for high-quality installers, which could cut repetitive paperwork and site visits.
- State, local, and Tribal permitting authorities: Would receive technical support, voluntary certification from DOE if they adopt the model process, and eligibility for prizes to encourage adoption.
*Would authorize $20 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, totaling $80 million in potential appropriations and increasing federal spending if enacted.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Faster permitting for home energy
This bill would define what counts as a qualifying home energy system. Batteries would qualify only if they store at least 2 kilowatt-hours and EV chargers would qualify only if they supply at least 2 kilowatts. Not later than 180 days after enactment, the Secretary of Energy would start a voluntary program to create an online permitting platform, a voluntary inspection protocol (including remote and sample-based inspections), training, and technical help for local permitting offices and installers. The Secretary could certify jurisdictions, award prizes to encourage adoption, and Congress would be authorized to appropriate $20 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2030 to carry out the program.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
AZ • R
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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