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NJ A5401
NJ A5401Requires public utilities to provide Energy Star-rated product and appliance rebates at time of sale.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a public utility that offers a rebate program for the purchase of residential products and appliances bearing the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star label as part of its energy efficiency program or peak demand reduction program, as approved by the Board of Public Utilities, to provide the purchaser the option to have the rebate amount deducted from the final sale price of an eligible Energy Star-rated product or appliance at the time of sale. The public utility is required to determine the eligibility requirements for the rebate on a purchase of an Energy Star-rated product or appliance. The intention of this bill is to make receiving certain Energy Star-rated appliance rebates easier for the consumer. If a consumer is able to deduct the rebate amount from the final sale price of a product or appliance, the consumer may be more likely to purchase the Energy Star-rated product or appliance, therefore increasing the conservation of energy. This bill seeks to assist public utilities in being more proactive in the promotion of Energy Star-rated appliances and products.
AI Summary
This bill requires public utilities that offer rebate programs for Energy Star-rated residential products and appliances to provide consumers the option of having the rebate amount directly subtracted from the product's sale price at the time of purchase. Specifically, the bill applies to rebate programs that are part of a utility's energy efficiency or peak demand reduction program and have been approved by the Board of Public Utilities. The public utility will be responsible for establishing the eligibility requirements for which Energy Star-rated products and appliances can receive the rebate. The term "public utility" is defined according to existing New Jersey law (R.S.48:2-13). The intent of the bill is to make energy-efficient appliance purchases more attractive and financially accessible to consumers by allowing them to immediately benefit from the rebate, which could potentially encourage more people to choose Energy Star-rated products and contribute to energy conservation efforts. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5401 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5401_I1.HTM |
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