H450
An Act relative to protections for solar customers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide greater protections for customers who install solar panels in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure fair practices in the solar industry, particularly regarding net metering and billing, and to establish clear guidelines for solar panel system maintenance and repairs. The legislation intends to address potential issues with solar companies and promote transparency in solar energy contracts. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a more stable and reliable solar market for consumers.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for solar panel system maintenance and repair.
- Requires solar companies to provide clear and understandable contracts.
- Addresses net metering practices to ensure fair compensation for solar energy.
- Creates a process for resolving disputes between solar customers and solar companies.
- Mandates solar companies to provide accurate and timely billing information.
- Requires solar companies to maintain records of system performance.
- Establishes a process for customers to terminate solar contracts.
- Creates a consumer protection fund to assist solar customers with disputes.
Who is affected
- Solar panel customers
- Solar panel installers
- Energy companies
- Consumer protection agencies
- The Massachusetts public
Notable changes
- The bill introduces requirements for solar companies regarding contract transparency and dispute resolution.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
Steven Owens
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Bill H.450 194th (Current)
An Act relative to protections for solar customers
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Sylvia of Fairhaven, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 450) of Steven Owens relative to protections for solar customers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenters: Steven Owens , Mark D. Sylvia
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.450
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5320 |
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