New Jersey climate policy, in plain English.

This bill allows solar facilities that serve dual purposes (like providing shade while generating power) to participate in New Jersey's community solar program. Community solar lets people share the benefits of solar energy even if they can't put panels on their own roofs. This change makes it easier for more types of solar projects to help communities get clean energy.

New Jersey's utility regulators approved new rules to help reach the Governor's goals for affordable, clean energy. The state wants to make sure clean energy sources like solar and wind power cost less money for families and businesses. These changes will help New Jersey use more renewable energy while keeping electricity bills manageable.

This bill requires electric vehicle battery storage facilities in New Jersey to put warning signs at all their entrances so people know batteries are stored there. The signs will be designed by the state's Department of Environmental Protection. This helps keep people safe by letting them know about the batteries at these locations.

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) officially approved the results of the 2026 electricity auction, which determines how much renewable energy will be bought and sold in the state. This auction helps New Jersey move toward its goal of using more clean energy instead of fossil fuels. The approved results show which companies won contracts to provide renewable electricity to the state.

New Jersey is creating a task force to study how to safely handle used electric vehicle batteries. The task force will figure out the best ways to store, reuse, recycle, and throw away these batteries responsibly. This helps prepare New Jersey for more electric vehicles on the road.

New Jersey's governor declared an emergency to quickly build new power plants and electricity systems because the state is having trouble keeping up with its power needs. This emergency declaration gives the government special powers to speed up the normal approval process for new energy projects. The goal is to make sure New Jersey has enough reliable electricity for everyone.

New Jersey is declaring that electricity prices have become an emergency that needs immediate action. The state wants to make sure people can afford their electric bills and wants electric companies to be more responsible about their pricing. This executive order gives the governor power to take quick steps to help residents struggling with high electricity costs.

This bill allows solar farms that serve two purposes (like solar panels over farmland or parking) to join New Jersey's community solar program. Community solar lets people without roofs suitable for solar panels get energy from shared solar facilities. This gives more people access to clean solar energy benefits.

New Jersey is working to make sure all electricity in the state comes from clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of fossil fuels. The state will create a new program that uses special certificates to help power companies switch to clean energy. This law sets a goal for New Jersey to have 100 percent clean electricity in the future.

This bill removes the size limit for community solar projects in New Jersey. Community solar allows groups of people to share the benefits of one solar installation. This change will let communities build larger solar projects to serve more people.

This bill increases New Jersey's goals for installing solar panels through a program called SREC-II and pushes back the deadline to 2035. The bill makes the state's solar energy targets bigger and gives the program more time to reach those goals. This is part of New Jersey's effort to use more clean, renewable energy from the sun.

New Jersey is offering tax breaks to warehouse owners who add solar panels to their buildings. When a warehouse installs solar panels in a designated solar-ready zone, the owner gets a tax credit from the state. This helps make solar energy more affordable for businesses.

This bill gives businesses tax breaks if they spend money on solar energy systems. Companies can reduce the taxes they owe to New Jersey if they install solar panels or other solar equipment. This is meant to encourage more businesses to switch to clean solar energy.

This bill gives warehouse owners a tax credit (a reduction in taxes they owe) when they retrofit their buildings with solar panels. The credit only applies after the solar panels are actually installed and working. This is meant to encourage more warehouses to use clean solar energy.

New Jersey is offering tax credits to businesses and individuals who buy and install electric vehicle charging stations. This means people and companies will pay less in taxes if they invest in equipment that lets people charge electric cars. The goal is to make it cheaper for New Jersey residents to support electric vehicles.

This bill makes it easier for communities to share solar power from special microgrids by letting the Board of Public Utilities officially recognize them as community solar projects. It also asks the state's emergency management office to identify these microgrids as important infrastructure that needs protection.

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to recognize solar panels on critical emergency power systems as part of the Community Solar program. It also asks the state's homeland security office to officially identify these emergency power systems as important infrastructure that needs protection.

New Jersey wants to create a new job called Clean Energy Advocate in the Board of Public Utilities. This person will help different state government departments work together better on clean energy projects. The goal is to make sure all the state agencies are coordinating their efforts instead of working separately.

This bill requires companies that make electric vehicles to create and follow a plan for managing their car batteries. The plan would cover things like how batteries are made, used, and recycled. This helps make sure electric vehicle batteries are handled responsibly throughout their life.

This bill would require offshore wind energy companies to get approval from local governments before building certain parts of their projects near New Jersey's coast. Right now, some offshore wind projects can be built without local permission. This bill would give towns and cities more say in whether these projects happen in their areas.

This bill creates a new fund in New Jersey to pay for projects that fight climate change and help communities prepare for extreme weather. The money comes from a small fee added to everyone's electric bills based on how much electricity they use. The fund will be managed through the state's Infrastructure Bank.

New Jersey is creating a new Office of Clean Energy Equity to make sure that neighborhoods that have been unfairly burdened with pollution and environmental problems get access to clean energy, energy efficiency upgrades, and solar programs. The office will be part of the state's utility regulator and will set up special programs to help these communities save money and energy. This bill also makes changes to the community solar program to help more people participate.

This bill would give hydrogen fuel cell cars the same money-saving benefits that electric cars currently receive in New Jersey. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce only water as exhaust, making them an alternative clean transportation option. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and sent to the Senate committee that handles environmental and energy issues.

New Jersey is creating a fund to help recycle and reuse old electric vehicle batteries instead of throwing them away. The fund will get money based on how many electric vehicles are sold in the state. This helps keep batteries out of landfills and creates new uses for them.

New Jersey is creating a fund to help reuse, rebuild, and recycle electric vehicle batteries. Money for this fund will come from a portion of electric vehicle sales. This program will keep old batteries out of landfills and create new uses for them.

This bill would prevent utility companies from charging regular customers for certain costs related to building offshore wind farms. Instead of passing these costs to homeowners and businesses through their electricity bills, the costs would need to be paid another way. The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Senate in January 2026.

This bill stops electric companies from charging New Jersey residents extra money on their bills to pay for offshore wind energy projects. Instead of putting these costs directly on ratepayers, the companies would have to find other ways to pay for building and operating wind farms in the ocean. The goal is to protect consumers from higher electricity bills while New Jersey develops clean energy.

This bill asks New Jersey to stop using sonar (underwater sound) testing and mapping wind turbines near our coast right away because many sea animals have died recently and scientists don't know why. The state needs to pause these activities until it figures out if they are harming ocean life. The bill wants to protect marine animals while we investigate what's causing the deaths.

New Jersey is creating a new program to test solar panels that can do two jobs at once, like providing shade while also making electricity. The program was approved on January 5, 2026, and will help the state learn if dual-purpose solar systems work well in New Jersey. This is part of efforts to increase clean energy use across the state.

New Jersey is making changes to its solar energy pilot program that allows solar panels to be used for two purposes at the same time. The state is asking the public to give feedback on these changes by March 6, 2026. These changes will affect how solar projects work across New Jersey.

New Jersey updated its rules about renewable energy and energy efficiency to help the state use more clean energy and waste less power. These rule changes apply to how renewable energy projects are reviewed and approved, and how energy efficiency programs work across the state. The rules were officially adopted on January 5, 2026, and will expire on February 27, 2026 unless extended.

New Jersey is creating new rules to decide what types of energy can count as clean energy and earn special certificates called Class I RECs. These certificates are credits that renewable energy producers can sell to show they made clean power. This rule will help New Jersey reach its goal of using more renewable energy like solar and wind.

New Jersey is starting a program that lets farmers put solar panels on their land while still growing crops underneath. Farmers can earn extra money from the solar panels without giving up their farmland. This helps the state use more clean energy while supporting New Jersey farmers.

New Jersey's energy regulators approved new rules to update and improve the electric power grid. These rules help the grid handle more clean energy sources like solar and wind while keeping power reliable. The changes will make it easier for solar panels and electric vehicles to work with the electricity system.

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities is working with Rutgers University to create a new graduate certificate program focused on clean energy. This program will train students in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related skills needed for green jobs. The certificate will help prepare workers for New Jersey's growing clean energy industry.

New Jersey held an auction to pick companies that will provide electricity to the state over the next year. The companies that won the auction will deliver power to homes and businesses across New Jersey. This auction helps make sure there is enough electricity available and helps keep prices fair for everyone.

New Jersey received over $185 million in federal grants to help low- and moderate-income families make their homes more energy efficient, which saves them money on energy bills. The money will also be used to train and create new jobs in the energy efficiency field. This funding comes from federal programs designed to help communities reduce energy costs and environmental impact.

New Jersey has more than doubled its solar energy power since 2017, reaching 5 gigawatts of solar capacity. This means more homes and businesses are now using clean energy from the sun instead of fossil fuels. The Murphy Administration is celebrating this milestone as a major step toward fighting climate change.

New Jersey is creating the Garden State Energy Storage Program to help store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. This program will make it easier and more affordable for homes and businesses to use clean energy even when the sun isn't shining or wind isn't blowing. The state is asking for public feedback on the rules until October 3, 2025.

New Jersey updated its rules for community solar programs, which let people share solar energy from shared solar farms instead of putting panels on their own roofs. These changes were officially approved in February 2025 and went into effect in March 2025. The new rules explain how the program will work and who can participate.

New Jersey updated its rules for a solar incentive program that helps businesses and property owners install solar panels. These changes make it easier for people to compete for money that helps pay for solar energy systems. The rules will be in effect until February 2026.

New Jersey updated its rules for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. These new rules help make it easier to use clean energy and save energy in homes and businesses. The rules started in May 2025 and must be reviewed again by February 2026.

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities is making changes to its rules about renewable energy (like solar and wind) and energy efficiency (using less energy). These rule changes affect how utilities operate and how people can use clean energy. The public has a chance to comment on these changes until September 5, 2025.

New Jersey updated its rules for the Community Solar Energy Program, which lets neighbors share the benefits of solar power from shared solar panels. These changes were approved in September 2024 and make it easier for more people to use solar energy without putting panels on their own homes. The new rules take effect now and will expire on February 27, 2026 unless renewed.

New Jersey's utility regulator is making important changes to the Community Solar Energy Program, which lets groups of people share the benefits of solar energy. The proposed changes affect several parts of the program rules. People have until December 6, 2024 to submit comments about these changes.

New Jersey is updating its rules for a program that gives money to people and businesses who install solar panels. The state is asking the public to give feedback on these new rules by December 6, 2024. These changes will make it easier and clearer for New Jersey residents to get solar incentives.

New Jersey is proposing to update its rules about renewable energy and energy efficiency to modernize the electric grid. These changes will help make it easier for renewable energy sources like solar and wind to connect to the power system. The goal is to make New Jersey's energy system cleaner and more efficient for the future.

New Jersey is creating a new program that lets solar panels do double duty—generating electricity while also being used for other purposes like shading or protecting structures. The program is still being developed and the state is asking for public feedback on the rules. People have until January 31, 2025 to share their thoughts.

New Jersey is updating its Community Solar Energy Program rules to make it easier for people to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own homes. The changes update how the program works, who can participate, and how credits are shared among participants. These updates aim to expand clean energy access to more New Jersey residents.

New Jersey fixed some technical mistakes in its community solar energy program rules. Community solar lets groups of people share the benefits of a large solar farm without each needing their own solar panels. These corrections make sure the rules are clear and work properly for everyone.

New Jersey is creating new rules for where large solar power plants can be built. The rules say where solar facilities that supply power to the electric grid or serve large buildings can be located. These rules help New Jersey use more solar energy while protecting communities.

New Jersey is creating a new program to help businesses and organizations compete for solar energy incentives. The program will reward solar projects that are competitive and cost-effective. This update changes the rules for how solar incentives are given out in the state.

New Jersey is updating its rules for the Competitive Solar Incentive Program, which helps pay for solar panel projects. The state made some corrections to the original plan that was announced in March 2023. These changes affect how solar incentives are distributed and managed across the state.

New Jersey updated its rules for the Competitive Solar Incentive Program, which helps businesses and organizations install solar panels by offering them financial rewards. The changes make it easier for companies to compete for solar incentives and claim rewards for the clean energy they produce. These new rules went into effect in December 2023 and will expire in February 2026.

New Jersey is making changes to its solar incentive program rules to help more people use solar energy. These changes affect how solar companies can compete and get money to build solar projects. The state is asking residents and businesses for feedback on these changes before January 2024.

New Jersey is proposing new rules to make it easier and faster to build large solar farms that connect to the power grid and big solar systems for businesses. These rules will say where solar farms can be built and what requirements they need to meet. The goal is to help New Jersey get more clean energy from solar power.