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NJ A2603

NJ A2603
Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would allow municipalities to require that all newly constructed buildings in the municipality be solar ready. Under the bill, a building is considered solar ready if rooftop solar panels and, if applicable, a solar water heating system may be installed thereon. This bill would give municipalities the flexibility to promote the expansion of solar power generation and usage by requiring that new buildings are designed to be easily equipped with rooftop solar panels and solar water heating systems.

AI Summary

This bill would allow municipalities in New Jersey to require that all newly constructed buildings in the municipality be "solar ready." A building is considered solar ready if it can accommodate the installation of rooftop solar panels and, if applicable, a solar water heating system. This would give municipalities the flexibility to promote the expansion of solar power generation and usage by ensuring that new buildings are designed to be easily equipped with these renewable energy technologies.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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