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NJ S1130

NJ S1130
Permits municipalities to prohibit gas connections in new construction.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would allow municipalities to prohibit gas connections in new structures and buildings. Electric power, the primary energy alternative to natural gas, is becoming a cleaner source of energy, contributing fewer carbon emissions that cause climate change. This bill would give municipalities the flexibility to promote cleaner energy sources, and help combat climate change, by prohibiting new construction that uses natural gas as an energy source.

AI Summary

This bill would allow municipalities in New Jersey to prohibit the use of natural gas connections in new construction. The bill aims to promote the use of cleaner energy sources, such as electric power, which contributes fewer carbon emissions contributing to climate change. This would give municipalities the flexibility to take action to combat climate change by limiting the use of natural gas in new buildings.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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