S.2862

Requires BPU to develop program to promote certain energy businesses in State.

Introduced·3/4/24

New Jersey S2862 mandates the Board of Public Utilities to create a program promoting women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned.

New Jersey S2862 requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to develop a program aimed at promoting women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned energy businesses. The program will include public information campaigns, marketing, advertising, and incentives. To qualify, businesses must be certified by a national certifying organization, registered in the state, and file a current New Jersey Annual Report. The BPU will establish an application process and a 60-day annual enrollment period for businesses to join the program.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

4 Yea

DRDD

1 Nay

R

Calendar

May 22, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Mar 4, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee