S.3958

Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops, unpreserved farmland, or exception areas from certain size restrictions applicable to preserved farmland.

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3958 exempts biomass, solar, and wind energy systems on rooftops, unpreserved farmland, or exception areas from size restrictions on.

New Jersey S3958 amends existing law to exempt biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops, unpreserved farmland, or exception areas from certain size restrictions that apply to preserved farmland. These restrictions include limits on annual energy generation capacity and the area occupied by the energy systems. The bill allows for the construction, installation, and operation of these energy systems on preserved farmland, provided they do not interfere significantly with agricultural or horticultural production.

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Environment and Energy Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 19

Senate

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