Fixes to New Jersey's Community Solar Program Rules
Official: Notice of Administrative Corrections Community Solar Energy Program N
Reading: Administrative corrections to existing Community Solar Energy Program rules update regulatory text without materially changing policy scope, targets, or obligations.
These rule updates fix language and procedures to make the program clearer for residents and solar companies.
In clear language
New Jersey made technical corrections to its community solar energy program rules to clarify how the program works. Community solar allows people who can't install solar panels on their own homes to buy a share of power from a shared solar farm and get credits on their electricity bills. These rule updates fix language and procedures to make the program clearer for residents and solar companies.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Renters and apartment dwellers who want solar energy but can't install panels on their property
- Homeowners who don't have suitable roofs for solar panels but want clean energy
- Solar companies and developers running community solar projects in New Jersey
- Utility companies managing the community solar program
What can you do?
- Check if your home qualifies for community solar by visiting your utility company's website or calling them
- Contact a community solar provider to learn about joining a shared solar project in your area
- Review your electricity bill to see if you're already getting credits from a community solar subscription
Timeline
- October 2, 2023 - Rule corrections published in the NJ Register
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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