S.249

Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires electric public utilities to prepare and implement beneficial building electrification and decarbonization plans.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S249 mandates the Board of Public Utilities to create a beneficial building electrification program and requires electric utilities to.

New Jersey S249 requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a beneficial building electrification program. This program aims to transition end-use equipment from nonelectric to efficient electric types for various building uses, including heating and industrial processes. The bill defines "beneficial electrification" as changes that reduce societal costs, greenhouse gas emissions, or promote off-peak grid use. The BPU must develop greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for these programs and adopt rules within a year of the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

3 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 20, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

Jun 10, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Jun 20, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 20, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jun 3, 2024

Senate

Transferred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee