New Jersey A1056 requires large retail and warehouse developments to be designed for solar panel installation.

New Jersey A1056 mandates that any new large retail or warehouse developments, defined as buildings of at least 75,000 square feet, must be designed and constructed to support the weight of solar panels. The bill defines "solar-ready building" as one that includes a solar-ready zone, which is at least 40 percent of the roof area. The Department of Community Affairs is required to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards for the design and construction of these solar-ready buildings.

New Jersey A1056 requires large retail and warehouse developments to be designed for solar panel installation.

New Jersey A1056 mandates that any new large retail or warehouse developments, defined as buildings of at least 75,000 square feet, must be designed and constructed to support the weight of solar panels. The bill defines "solar-ready building" as one that includes a solar-ready zone, which is at least 40 percent of the roof area. The Department of Community Affairs is required to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards for the design and construction of these solar-ready buildings.