HF 3555 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Patrice Ritter
Introduced
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
40%
Laid over for possible omnibus inclusion. Minnesota has a Democratic trifecta. Governor Walz is a clean energy champion. However, omnibus inclusion is uncertain and utility opposition from Xcel Energy is present. Session ends May 18.
Session Deadline
May 18, 2026
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Omnibus energy bill vote expected April–May 2026. Passage depends on whether it's included in the omnibus package.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from PUC interconnection requirements.
If passed: self-install without Xcel Energy or Minnesota Power approval.
Law not yet enacted. Minnesota utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards program in Minnesota provides performance-based REC payments for solar generation. Net metering available through Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
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