A4805

Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

Introduced·3/23/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4805 allows small businesses to qualify for low-interest loans from the Economic Development Authority for energy audits and energy.

New Jersey A4805 establishes a program through which the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities and the Department of Community Affairs, provides low-interest loans to eligible small businesses. These loans cover 100% of unreimbursed costs for energy audits and the purchase and installation of energy efficiency or conservation equipment. The bill defines a "low-interest loan" as a loan with a term not exceeding ten years at an interest rate not exceeding the greater of three percent or one-half of the prime interest rate.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 23

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee