Safety and Performance Standards

Safety and Performance Standards. (a) A renewable energy system used by an eligible customer-generator shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the National Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as the Underwriters Laboratories and, properly promulgated rules and regulations of the regulator regarding safety and reliability. (b) An eligible customer-generator whose renewable energy system meets the standards and rules under subsection (a) of this section shall not be required to install additional controls, perform or pay for additional tests, or purchase additional liability insurance. (c) If a regulator seeks to promulgate additional rules or regulations regarding safety and reliability, it shall bear a substantial burden to prove on an evidentiary record that any of the following are necessary on the part of the eligible customer-generator: install additional controls, perform or pay for additional tests, or purchase additional liability insurance. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to prevent the electric utility from, at its own expense, installing additional controls, performing or securing tests, or securing liability insurance. Source: PL 15-23, § 2(8642), modified; reenacted without change by PL 1587 § 2(8642).