Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires electric public utilities to prepare and implement beneficial building electrification and decarbonization plans.*
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a program for building electrification and decarbonization. It mandates electric utilities to develop and implement multi-year plans converting fossil fuel systems (like gas heating and cooking) to efficient electric alternatives, such as heat pumps and induction stoves, while meeting specific greenhouse gas reduction targets. Plans must be cost-effective from a societal perspective, considering environmental benefits like reduced methane emissions. The program aims to lower emissions and energy costs through utility-led initiatives, with the BPU setting targets and performance incentives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jun 20, 2024
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4
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Committee
3
Jun 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Jun 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jun 3, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
upper
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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