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Bill > A2851
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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 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 Board of Public Utilities (board), which oversees utility services in New Jersey, to prohibit the collection of certain fees related to the community solar program. Specifically, it requires every electric public utility, meaning the companies that provide electricity to homes and businesses, to create a system for removing "solar subscription fees" from a community solar subscriber's electricity bill. A "solar subscription fee" is defined as any charge on a consolidated bill that goes to a "subscriber organization." A "subscriber organization" is an entity registered with the board that helps manage people who sign up for community solar projects, whether they are the first subscribers or replacements, or if they manage the subscribers throughout the project's life. Currently, these fees are included on the same bill as any credits a subscriber receives for participating in community solar.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities 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/A2851 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2851_I1.HTM |
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