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NJ A2319

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Swain

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to establish a rebate program for residents and businesses purchasing zero-emission lawn equipment, including electric or battery-powered mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, snow blowers, and other outdoor power equipment

  • Sets tiered rebate amounts based on purchase price: 25% up to $50 for equipment under $250; 25% up to $100 for equipment $250-$500; and 25% up to $150 for equipment over $500

  • Defines zero-emission lawn equipment as devices powered by battery, fuel cell, or other energy sources that do not emit carbon dioxide

  • Funds the program through the societal benefits charge, with funding levels determined by the Board of Public Utilities during comprehensive resource analysis

  • Requires the Board to advertise the rebate program in the same manner as existing New Jersey Clean Energy Program incentives for energy-efficient appliances

Legislative Description

Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

9/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations9/23/2024
Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee1/9/2024

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