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NJ S1392
Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Office of Clean Energy Equity within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to promote the equitable deployment of clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs and technologies in overburdened communities. It directs the BPU to establish onsite solar or community solar programs to benefit low-income households and require the deployment of energy storage in overburdened communities. The bill also requires the BPU to integrate workforce development training into clean energy and energy storage programs, provide outreach and recruitment grants to community-based organizations, and coordinate with other state agencies. Additionally, it requires new construction in overburdened communities to be "solar ready" and directs the BPU to study the equitable distribution of community solar benefits for multi-family housing customers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
John McKeon (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Jim Beach (D),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Vin Gopal (D),
Linda Greenstein (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Bob Smith (D),
Shirley Turner (D),
Andrew Zwicker (D),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1392 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 6/5/24; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1392_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1392_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 2/5/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1392_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1392_I1.HTM |
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