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NJ S645
NJ S645Requires BPU to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to income for participation in community solar programs.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Board of Public Utilities to promulgate rules and regulations to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to the residential customer's income for participation in a community solar program established pursuant to P.L.2018, c.17 (C.48:3-87.8 et al.).
AI Summary
This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), the state agency responsible for regulating utilities, to create new rules and regulations that will allow residents with low or moderate incomes to participate in community solar programs by simply stating their income level, a process known as self-attestation, rather than needing to provide extensive documentation. This change is intended to simplify the process for these customers to join community solar programs, which are initiatives established by a previous law (P.L.2018, c.17) that allow multiple customers to benefit from a single, shared solar energy installation. The BPU will determine the specific format and method for this self-attestation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S645 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/645_I1.HTM |
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