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NJ S4606
Bill
Status
6/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
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Adds "roadside right-of-way solar energy facility" as a new category eligible for Solar Renewable Energy Certificate II (SREC-II) incentives, defined as solar panels installed on land 30-100 feet from road centerlines within state control
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Establishes annual generation targets of 50 megawatts per year for roadside right-of-way solar facilities under the small solar facilities incentive program, alongside existing targets of 300 MW for net-metered facilities and 150 MW for community solar
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Requires the Board of Public Utilities to consider traffic volume and emissions burden of adjacent road systems when evaluating roadside solar projects for SREC-II value assignments
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Subjects roadside right-of-way solar facilities to the same siting restrictions as other grid supply solar facilities, prohibiting construction on preserved farmland, Green Acres land, wetlands, Highlands preservation areas, and Pinelands preservation areas without a waiver
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Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature to include information on roadside solar progress and future public-private partnership opportunities for expanding clean energy generation on roadway rights-of-way
Legislative Description
Establishes targets for roadside solar projects in State's solar energy incentive program.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
6/19/2025