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NJ S3287

NJ S3287
Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.


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Introduced
06/12/2017
In Committee
06/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require that, where feasible, the construction of all new State buildings include the installation of renewable energy systems powered by solar and geothermal energy sources.

AI Summary

This bill would require that, where feasible, the construction of all new State buildings in New Jersey include the installation of renewable energy systems powered by solar and geothermal energy sources. The bill defines "geothermal energy" as heat derived from the earth that can be used for electricity production, direct heat, or heat pump use, and "solar energy" as energy that has recently originated in the sun, including direct and indirect solar radiation and intermediate solar energy from wind and sea thermal gradients. The bill applies to all buildings that are built, owned, and operated by a State agency.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 06/12/2017)

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