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SB 698

California Solar Initiative: distributed energy resource equipment lists.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jerry McNerney

SB 698 creates standardized equipment lists for California's distributed energy resource incentive programs, affecting which solar, battery, and renewable systems qualify for state rebates.

May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Bill Summary · SB 698

Legislative bill overview

SB 698 updates California's Solar Initiative by establishing and maintaining equipment lists for distributed energy resources (DERs), which include solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other renewable energy equipment. The bill aims to streamline eligibility requirements and create standardized lists of approved equipment that can be used in state incentive programs.

Why is this important

These equipment lists directly affect which solar and battery systems qualify for California's rebate programs and incentives, influencing costs for residential and commercial consumers adopting renewable energy. The standardized approach could reduce administrative complexity, accelerate deployment of renewable energy systems, and impact equipment manufacturers' market access to incentive-funded projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Equipment manufacturer inclusion: Disputes over which manufacturers and equipment models make the approved lists, potentially favoring some companies over others and affecting market competition
  • Approval process transparency: Questions about how equipment gets evaluated, added, or removed from lists, and whether the process is sufficiently transparent and science-based
  • Implementation costs and timelines: Concerns about state resources needed to maintain and update lists, and whether delays in approval affect consumer access to current technology

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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