"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.**

Summary

The bill defines a portable solar generation device as a moveable panel of 1,200 watts or less that plugs into a standard 120‑volt outlet and meets safety standards. It removes the need for interconnection agreements and net‑metering participation, and bars electric utilities from requiring approval, fees, or extra equipment for these devices. Utilities also cannot be held liable for any damage caused by a customer’s use of the device.

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