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NJ A1478
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Karabinchak
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AI Summary
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Requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating the feasibility of wave and tidal energy in New Jersey, including impacts on labor markets, energy prices, air quality, ocean ecosystems, and grid reliability
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Mandates BPU to solicit and approve one pilot wave and tidal energy project, with data from the project to inform the comprehensive study
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Requires a written report to the Governor and Legislature within 15 months of pilot project completion, including a strategic plan with specific wave and tidal energy generation goals (in megawatts) for 2030, 2040, and 2050
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Directs the Energy Master Plan Committee to incorporate wave and tidal energy information and generation goals into the next update of the State Energy Master Plan
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Instructs BPU to promote private sector job creation in wave and tidal energy sectors, conduct public education campaigns, and coordinate with federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for offshore project leasing
Legislative Description
Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.
Appropriations
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
6/12/2025