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NJ A3352

NJ A3352
Requires all newly constructed warehouses to be solar-ready buildings.


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Introduced
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
06/03/2021
Passed
06/03/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/08/2021

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require that all warehouses constructed on or after July 1, 2020 be solar-ready buildings. For the purposes of the bill, a "warehouse" is defined as any building, room, structure, or facility of at least 10,000 square feet used primarily for the storage of goods intended for sale. The term "solar-ready building" is defined as a building that incorporates design elements that allow for the installation of rooftop solar panels and, if the structure or building is intended to use hot water, a solar water heating system. The bill would require the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards for the design and construction of solar-ready buildings.

AI Summary

This bill would require that all warehouses constructed on or after July 1, 2022 be "solar-ready buildings." A "solar-ready building" is defined as a building that incorporates design elements to allow for the future installation of rooftop solar panels and, if the building is intended to use hot water, a solar water heating system. The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, would be required to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards for the design and construction of these solar-ready buildings.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2021, c.290. (on 11/08/2021)

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