3/27/15—The Georgia State Senate unanimously passed legislation today that would allow for third-party ownership of rooftop solar power in the state.The bill, which passed the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously on February 9, now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Nathan Deal. Experts tracking the legislation said the governor is expected to sign the bill into law, which could happen as soon as today.National solar installers like SolarCity, SunPower, SunEdison and Vivint are likely to benefit from the legislation, which would allow residential customers to lease rooftop solar installations and sell the excess power they generate.
Source: Georgia Legislature Unanimously Approves Third-Party-Owned Rooftop Solar | Greentech Media