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A2403

Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations incentivizing solar energy generation in roadside rights-of-way.

Chamber Passed·6/30/26

New Jersey A2403 establishes a pilot program for solar energy generation on roadside rights-of-way.

New Jersey A2403 directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt rules and regulations for a three-year pilot program, known as the "Roadside Right-of-Way Solar Energy Pilot Program," to permit the construction, installation, and operation of solar energy projects on roadside rights-of-way. The pilot program includes a 10 megawatt capacity limit for each individual project and a total annual capacity limit of 200 megawatts. The BPU may extend the pilot program for up to two additional 12-month periods if necessary.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 76–3 · Jun 30
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

76 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 4

10:00 AM

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Hearing

History

Jun 30

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (76-3-0)

Jun 4

Assembly

Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee