New Jersey A3919 mandates a study on ocean energy potential and directs the Board of Public Utilities to set wave and tidal energy generation goals.
New Jersey A3919 requires a comprehensive study of the state's ocean energy potential, focusing on wave and tidal energy. The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) must establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take steps to position New Jersey as a leader in ocean energy. The bill mandates a pilot wave and tidal energy project, with data from this project informing a broader study. The study will evaluate the feasibility and benefits of wave and tidal energy, including impacts on labor markets, energy prices, and environmental quality.
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