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NJ A4658

NJ A4658
Revises State renewable energy portfolio standards.


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Introduced
09/29/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises State renewable energy portfolio standards.

AI Summary

This bill revises the state's renewable energy portfolio standards. The key provisions are: - It increases the percentage of electricity that must come from Class I renewable energy sources, reaching 100% by 2045, subject to cost caps to limit the impact on customer bills. - It exempts electricity from nuclear power plants and certain zero-carbon generating facilities from the renewable energy requirements starting in 2030. - It requires that at least 50% of the renewable energy credits used to meet the standards come from facilities located within the state starting in 2030. - It makes various other changes to the solar energy requirements, offshore wind program, and related provisions to promote the development of renewable energy in the state in a cost-effective manner.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 09/29/2022)

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