Requires BPU to develop program to promote certain energy businesses in State.
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to create a program promoting women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned energy businesses. The program would use public information campaigns, marketing, advertising, and incentives to encourage businesses and public entities to purchase energy from these certified companies. The bill sets specific targets for the percentage of energy sourced from these businesses, starting at five percent in the first year and increasing to 25 percent by the fourth year. To qualify, energy businesses must be certified by appropriate state or national organizations and meet registration requirements. The Board of Public Utilities and public utilities must track progress and post lists of approved businesses on their websites.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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Andrew Zwicker
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