Bill > A2308

This bill requires the State Capitol Complex Commission to develop and implement a comprehensive environmental sustainability plan, updating existing law to include new green initiatives and reporting requirements. The plan must address energy efficiency by promoting alternative electric energy and Energy Star products, implement water conservation techniques, and align with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The bill mandates consideration of locally produced foods, sustainable serviceware, methods to reduce carbon emissions, and establishes performance measures to track sustainability progress. The commission must now adopt and revise this plan every four years, create an annual progress report that is publicly available online, and appoint an advisory committee of environmental sustainability experts to assist in plan development. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to consider the environmental sustainability plan when entering contracts and expands the scope of capitol complex projects to explicitly include environmental sustainability. The legislation aims to make the State Capitol Complex more environmentally responsible by introducing systematic approaches to reducing its ecological footprint and promoting sustainable practices across its operations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2308