S 649 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes new position of Clean Energy Advocate in BPU to facilitate coordination and cooperation among various State agencies in association with implementation of interagency clean energy projects.

S 649 creates a new Clean Energy Advocate position within New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to coordinate clean energy projects involving multiple state agencies. The Advocate will serve as a central liaison to resolve disputes, improve communication, and streamline project implementation between agencies working on clean energy initiatives. The position requires specific qualifications in clean energy policy and mandates annual public reports detailing project status and unresolved issues. This change directly affects all state agencies involved in interagency clean energy projects by enhancing coordination to meet New Jersey's de-carbonization goals.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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