Bill
Bill > S2291
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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 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 allows municipalities to require that new buildings be "solar ready," meaning they are designed to easily accommodate rooftop solar panels and, if applicable, a solar water heating system, which uses solar energy to heat water. Municipalities can make the issuance of construction permits conditional on these solar-ready requirements, and applications for new buildings must include plans demonstrating this readiness before they can be considered complete. The bill also directs a commissioner to create rules and regulations to implement these provisions, aiming to encourage the wider adoption of solar power by ensuring new construction is prepared for its installation.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2291 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2291_I1.HTM |
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