S.714

Requires certain large developments, to be used as retail facility or warehouse, to be designed and constructed to accommodate load associated with solar panels.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S714 mandates that large retail and warehouse developments be designed to support solar panel installations.

New Jersey S714 requires large retail and warehouse developments to be designed and constructed to accommodate the weight of solar photovoltaic or solar thermal systems. The bill applies to developments larger than 75,000 square feet, which have not yet completed their construction permit application by the bill's effective date. The Department of Community Affairs will establish standards for these "solar-ready buildings," ensuring their roofs can support solar systems covering at least 40% of the roof area.

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Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee