NJ A5072

Newly constructed inclusionary developments and affordable housing units undergoing substantial gut renovation must meet EPA Energy Star Residential New Construction Program standards

Developers must make good faith efforts to include behind-the-meter solar facilities, with exemptions available through Board of Public Utilities application if infeasible

Projects must incorporate specific green design standards including LED lighting, Energy Star-rated electric appliances, heat pump systems, low-VOC materials, native plant landscaping, and building automation for HVAC and lighting

Minimum 15% of parking spaces must have Level 2 EV charging stations, with an additional 15% wired as make-ready for future EV chargers, plus one secured bicycle storage space per unit

Soil contamination testing required for new inclusionary developments, with results submitted to municipalities; construction prohibited on contaminated land unless remediated first