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NJ A4365
NJ A4365Requires State to bear costs of interconnection of net-metered, residential, Class I renewable energy systems.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the State to bear the reasonable costs of the interconnection of all new net-metered, residential, Class I renewable energy systems to the grid, beginning six months after the bill's enactment. The bill would also require the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a grant program to distribute funds to electric public utilities or their customers, in order to cover the interconnection costs. The bill would authorize the BPU to utilize moneys collected through the societal benefits charge to fund the grant program.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State will cover the reasonable costs associated with connecting new residential solar energy systems, which use net metering and are classified as Class I renewable energy systems, to the electricity grid, starting six months after the bill becomes law. To facilitate this, the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will establish a grant program to provide funds to either the electric companies or the customers themselves to cover these interconnection expenses. The BPU is authorized to use money collected from the "societal benefits charge," a fee levied on all electricity customers to fund various social programs and energy initiatives, to finance this grant program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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/A4365 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4365_I1.HTM |
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