Requires BPU to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to income for participation in community solar programs.
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create rules allowing low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to their income - instead of providing traditional documentation - to qualify for community solar programs established under 2018 law. It directly affects low-income households seeking to participate in community solar projects by simplifying income verification. The key mechanism is mandating the BPU to adopt rules permitting self-attestation in a specified format, making it easier for eligible customers to enroll. The bill does not change program eligibility criteria but streamlines the application process for qualifying residents.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick Diegnan
DDemocratic
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