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NJ A3107
NJ A3107Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment.
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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 direct the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a rebate program, for the purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment, using funding obtained through the societal benefits charge. In establishing the rebate program, the BPU would be directed to take into consideration the environmental benefits of reducing the use of gas-powered lawn equipment in the State. The bill would further require the BPU to determine the appropriate level of funding for the rebate program, and to additionally calculate the dollar amount of the individual rebates, issued thereunder, based on the sale price of the zero-emission lawn equipment device purchased by residents or businesses, as follows: (1) for the purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment costing $250 or less, the amount of the rebate is to equal 25 percent of the cost of the device or $50, whichever is less; (2) for the purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment costing $500 or less, the amount of the rebate is to equal 25 percent of the cost of the device or $100, whichever is less; and (3) for the purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment costing over $500, the amount of the rebate is to equal 25 percent of the cost of the device or $150, whichever is less. The BPU would be required to advertise the availability of rebates, being offered under the program, in the same manner in which it advertises the availability of incentives for the purchase of energy efficient appliances through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), a state agency responsible for utility regulation, to create a rebate program to encourage the purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment, which is equipment powered by sources like batteries or fuel cells that don't produce carbon dioxide emissions, as an alternative to gas-powered equipment. The funding for this program will come from the "societal benefits charge," a fee collected on utility bills to support various public programs. When setting up the rebate program, the BPU must consider the environmental advantages of reducing the use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment, which are defined as any lawn equipment that uses gasoline as fuel. The BPU will also decide how much money to allocate to the program and will calculate individual rebate amounts based on the purchase price of the zero-emission equipment, offering a rebate of 25% of the cost or a maximum of $50 for items costing $250 or less, 25% of the cost or a maximum of $100 for items costing between $250 and $500, and 25% of the cost or a maximum of $150 for items costing over $500. The BPU will advertise this rebate program in the same way it promotes incentives for energy-efficient appliances through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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/2026/A3107 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3107_I1.HTM |
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