All Roll Calls
Yes: 146 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 3402025 General SessionHouseWALLET
Solar Power Amendments
Sponsored By: Raymond P. Ward (Republican)
Signed by Governor
BusinessEnergyPublic UtilitiesRenewable and Clean Energy
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Smaller home solar systems can qualify
Beginning May 7, 2025, residential customer-generation systems no longer face a 1,200-watt minimum; the maximum remains 25 kilowatts. Portable solar devices remain excluded from this category. Systems must be on or next to the customer's property and connected to utility distribution lines, operating alongside utility power. They must mainly offset the customer's electricity needs and be controlled by an inverter.
Utilities shielded from portable solar claims
Beginning May 7, 2025, electrical corporations are not liable for damage or injury caused by portable solar devices. People harmed by these devices therefore have fewer ways to recover losses from those utilities.
Plug-in solar skips fees, not safety
Beginning May 7, 2025, qualifying portable solar devices skip specified utility connection rules and agreements, but receive no net-metering credits. Devices must produce no more than 1,200 watts, plug into a standard 120-volt AC outlet, and mainly offset customer electricity use. They must meet the latest National Electrical Code and have certification from UL or an equivalent nationally recognized testing lab. They must also stop feeding power into building wiring during a utility outage. Electrical corporations cannot require their approval, charge related fees, or demand controls or equipment beyond those built into the device.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2025
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2025House/ to Governor
3/12/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/7/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/7/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/4/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/4/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/28/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/28/2025HouseSenate/ to House
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ circled
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ circled
2/26/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/26/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/20/2025SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ to standing committee
2/18/2025SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/14/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/13/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/7/2025
Substitute #1
2/3/2025
Introduced
1/28/2025