1427-S AMH YBAR MCPH 085

SHB 1427 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1604.2/23) 375

By Representative Ybarra

NOT CONSIDERED 01/02/2024

On page 9, after line 11 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(8) A solar energy installer must calculate the payback period of the solar components of a solar energy system and must provide this analysis to a homeowner prior to signing a contract with a homeowner. Beginning on August 1, 2024, the solar energy installer must calculate the payback period using best practices as jointly recommended by the utilities and transportation commission and the department of commerce in accordance with section 5 of this act."

On page 9, after line 15 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter 19.29A RCW to read as follows:

The commission and the department must jointly develop best practices for calculating the payback period for solar components of a solar energy system. The commission and the department must publish these best practice recommendations on their respective websites by August 1, 2024."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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