Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.

This bill, the "Zero Energy Construction Act," requires all new residential and commercial buildings in New Jersey to be constructed as "zero energy ready" starting January 1, 2025. It directly affects developers of new buildings and prospective owners who are purchasing new properties. Developers must offer zero energy construction options during sales negotiations, disclose associated costs, and provide information about energy savings, environmental benefits, and available incentives. The state will compile and make available online information about zero energy buildings and their benefits, while also revising building codes to implement these requirements. The bill does not mandate that buildings must be fully zero energy, only that they be designed to be capable of achieving this status with renewable energy systems.