S 4100 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires establishment of automated platform to expedite construction code approval of applications to install residential solar energy systems.

This bill requires New Jersey to create a digital platform that automatically reviews and approves residential solar panel installation permits, directly affecting homeowners, solar contractors, and local municipalities. The platform must instantly approve 75% of standard rooftop solar applications that meet building safety rules, process requests 24/7, and eliminate manual paperwork. Local governments must either use this state platform or an equivalent alternative within 18 months, with penalties for non-compliance funding low-income energy assistance. The goal is to cut delays and high costs - currently adding $6,000-$7,000 per installation - by replacing slow, paper-based permitting.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Jun 30, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
May 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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