New Jersey Battery Storage Program
Official: Proposed New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-14, Garden State Energy Storage Program
Reading: The proposed rule establishes a new energy storage program (N.J.A.C. 14:8-14) that creates a regulatory framework to support grid-scale battery and energy storage deployment, directly advancing New Jersey's clean energy infrastructure goals.
The program was proposed on August 4, 2025, and the public has until October 3, 2025, to submit feedback on the proposed rules.
In clear language
New Jersey is creating a new program called the Garden State Energy Storage Program to encourage the installation and use of battery storage systems across the state. This program aims to help store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind so it can be used when the sun isn't shining or wind isn't blowing. The program was proposed on August 4, 2025, and the public has until October 3, 2025, to submit feedback on the proposed rules.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Homeowners and businesses considering installing solar panels or other renewable energy systems
- Energy companies and utilities that manage the state's electrical grid
- Communities looking to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and lower energy costs
- Battery manufacturers and energy storage companies operating in New Jersey
What can you do?
- Submit comments about the proposed rule to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities before October 3, 2025, if you have concerns or support for energy storage programs
- Learn more about home battery storage options to see if they could work for your property and reduce your electricity bills
- Contact your local elected representatives to express your views on expanding energy storage in New Jersey
Timeline
- August 4, 2025 - Program proposed
- October 3, 2025 - Public comment deadline
In the press
New Jersey is advancing laws designed to boost solar and battery storage development in the state, aligning with the state's Garden State Energy Storage Program initiative to encourage battery storage system installation.
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