NJ S3576

Requires all new residential and commercial buildings to be constructed as "zero energy ready" starting January 1, 2027, meaning they must be capable of producing as much energy as they consume when equipped with renewable energy systems

Mandates developers offer prospective buyers the option to have buildings constructed as full "zero energy buildings" and disclose the projected cost of this upgrade before entering a sales contract

Requires developers to inform buyers about environmental benefits, potential energy savings, and available credits, rebates, or incentives for zero energy buildings, with this information compiled on the Department of Community Affairs website

Directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities, to adopt rules and revise the State Uniform Construction Code and energy subcode to implement these requirements

Enforcing agencies may not issue construction permits for new buildings unless the permit requires zero energy ready construction standards