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Introduced
09/29/2022
09/29/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4658 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4658_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4658_I1.PDF |
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