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NJ S600

NJ S600
Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 would allow municipalities in New Jersey to require that all newly constructed buildings in the municipality be "solar ready". A "solar ready" building is one where rooftop solar panels and, if applicable, a solar water heating system, can be easily installed. This bill gives municipalities the flexibility to promote the expansion of solar power generation and usage by ensuring that new buildings are designed to accommodate rooftop solar panels and solar water heating systems.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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