Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.

This bill (S 2291) allows New Jersey municipalities to require that all new buildings be "solar ready" by ordinance. It mandates that construction permits for new buildings cannot be issued unless the plans include design elements enabling future rooftop solar panel installation and, if applicable, solar water heating systems. The law defines "solar ready" as incorporating structural features (like roof load capacity and space) to easily add solar equipment later, without requiring immediate installation. This affects developers and builders constructing new buildings in municipalities that adopt such ordinances, promoting future solar adoption through building design standards.