A3253

Directs BPU to establish incentive program for geothermal energy systems and grant program to support government energy aggregation program; increases annual target for new community solar projects.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3253 establishes an incentive program for geothermal energy systems and a grant program for government energy aggregators, and increases.

New Jersey A3253 directs the Board of Public Utilities to create an incentive program for geothermal energy systems, offering fixed-rate monthly incentives to system owners based on environmental and peak demand reduction benefits. The Board is also tasked with establishing a grant program to support counties and municipalities acting as government energy aggregators, which negotiate with third-party providers to offer lower rates or higher renewable energy mixes to residents.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee