S.642

"New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2024"; establishes 100 percent clean electricity standard and directs BPU to establish clean electricity certificate program.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2024 establishes 100% clean electricity standard and clean electricity certificate program.

The New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2024 establishes a 100% clean electricity standard and directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to implement a clean electricity certificate program. The bill requires electricity suppliers to purchase clean electricity attribute certificates (CEACs) equivalent to 80% of their retail sales by 2027, 85% by 2030, and 100% by 2035. Clean electricity production facilities include nuclear, wind, solar, and hydroelectric facilities, or any facility with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

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