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NJ A2958

NJ A2958
Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.


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Introduced
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would allow municipalities to require that all newly constructed buildings in the municipality be solar ready. Under the bill, a building is considered solar ready if rooftop solar panels and, if applicable, a solar water heating system may be installed thereon. This bill would give municipalities the flexibility to promote the expansion of solar power generation and usage by requiring that new buildings are designed to be easily equipped with rooftop solar panels and solar water heating systems.

AI Summary

This bill would allow municipalities in New Jersey to require that all newly constructed buildings be "solar ready." This means the buildings must be designed to allow for the easy installation of rooftop solar panels and, if applicable, a solar water heating system. The bill gives municipalities the flexibility to promote the expansion of solar power generation and usage by ensuring new buildings are equipped to accommodate these renewable energy technologies.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 02/20/2020)

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