LOC GOV-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY

Session: 104th General Assembly
Year: 2026
Bill #: SB3794
Category: County Authority
Position: Oppose
Mandate?
Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption? Yes

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Summary as Introduced

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system, including on a building with a shared roof. Defines "residential energy backup system". Effective June 1, 2026.

Staff Analysis

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system, including on a building with a shared roof. Defines "residential energy backup system". Effective June 1, 2026.

ISACo's committee testimony in opposition to the bill is available via this link. 



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