Bill
Bill > A6019
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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Board of Public Utilities (board) to prohibit the collection of subscription fees under the community solar program. Specifically, the bill requires each electric public utility to develop and implement a method to remove any community solar subscription fee from a community solar subscriber's electric public utility bill. Currently, community solar subscription fees are incorporated in a community solar subscriber's electric public utility bill, along with applicable bill credits. Under the bill, "solar subscription fee" means any fee or charge included in a community solar subscriber's consolidated bill that is paid to a subscriber organization. In addition, the bill defines "subscriber organization" as any entity registered with the board that participates in the community solar program and acquires original subscribers for a community solar project; acquires replacement subscribers over the lifetime of a community solar project; or manages subscribers for a community solar project.
AI Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to prohibit the inclusion of community solar subscription fees on electric utility bills. Specifically, the bill requires electric public utilities to develop a method to remove any fees charged by subscriber organizations (entities that manage community solar projects) from customers' bills. The bill defines key terms such as "community solar program" as the existing program established by the BPU, "subscriber" as a person participating in a community solar project, and "solar subscription fee" as any charge paid to a subscriber organization that appears on a consolidated utility bill. The legislation mandates that the BPU adopt regulations to implement these requirements and will take effect immediately upon enactment. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and potentially reducing costs for consumers participating in community solar projects by separating subscription fees from standard utility billing.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6019 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6019_I1.HTM |
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