Legislation Details

File #: 21693-26    Version: 1
Type: Briefing/Report (Dept, BCC) - No action requested Status: Business
File created: 5/14/2026 In control: Board of Public Utilities
On agenda: 8/5/2026 Final action:
Title: A Presentation on Future Department of Public Utilities Plug-in Solar Policy
Presenters: Ben Olbrich
Indexes (Council Goals): DPU FY26 - 1.0 Provide Safe and Reliable Utility Services, DPU FY26 - 3.0 Be a Customer Service Oriented Organization that is Approachable, Communicative, Efficient, and Transparent
Attachments: 1. A - Plug-In Solar Presentation
Related files: 21199-26

Title

A Presentation on Future Department of Public Utilities Plug-in Solar Policy

Utilities Manager's Recommendation

Request BPU guidance for next steps.

Body

As a follow-on to the overview of plug-in solar presented to BPU on April 1, 2026, this presentation:

                     Explains why DPU needs to prepare for Plug-in Solar, hereafter called PIPV (Plug-In PhotoVoltaic)

                     Evaluates safety, Distribution System impacts, and rogue PIPV systems

                     Describes what choices DPU can pick from

                     Considers ways for DPU to help inform customers

                     Identifies staff’s recommended choices

Attachments

A - Plug-In Solar Presentation