Bill
Bill > A2879
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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 codifies in law certain state energy goals advanced in the 2019 New Jersey Energy Master Plan for the years 2025 to 2035. The bill sets specific targets, such as having 330,000 light-duty electric vehicles registered by 2025, 50% of the state's electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030, and 7.5 gigawatts of offshore wind power generation by 2035. It also directs various state agencies to review their rules and regulations and notify the legislature if they lack the statutory authority to achieve these goals. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Protection is required to submit annual progress reports to the legislature through 2035.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2879 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2879_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2879_I1.PDF |
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