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NJ S3667

NJ S3667
Codifies certain energy goals related to 2019 Energy Master Plan.


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Introduced
04/26/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
Crossed Over
06/21/2021
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would codify in law certain State energy goals advanced for the years 2025 to 2035 in the 2019 New Jersey Energy Master Plan, prepared pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1977, c.146 (C.52:27F-14). The bill would also direct the Board of Public Utilities, Department of the Treasury, New Jersey Transit Corporation, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Transportation, and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review current rules and regulations and notify the Legislature of any instances in which the existing statutory authority is insufficient to achieve the goals. In addition, the bill would require the DEP to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the State's progress in meeting the goals.

AI Summary

This bill would codify in law certain energy goals set forth in the 2019 New Jersey Energy Master Plan, such as increasing the number of registered electric vehicles, generating more electricity from renewable sources, and expanding offshore wind and energy storage capabilities. The bill would also require state agencies to review their regulations and notify the legislature if they lack the statutory authority to achieve these goals. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Protection would be required to submit annual progress reports to the governor and legislature.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 12/09/2021)

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