New Jersey's Plan to Switch to 100% Clean Electricity
Official: S642 — "New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2024"; establishes 100 percent clean electricity standard and directs BPU to establish clean electricity certificate program.
Reading: Establishes a 100 percent clean electricity standard and directs the Board of Public Utilities to create a clean electricity certificate program, both of which expand and strengthen existing clean energy policy.
This law aims to eliminate fossil fuels from New Jersey's electricity supply.
In clear language
New Jersey is requiring all electricity sold in the state to come from clean, renewable sources by a specific target date. The state's Board of Public Utilities will create a system to track and trade clean energy certificates so that power companies can meet this goal. This law aims to eliminate fossil fuels from New Jersey's electricity supply.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- All New Jersey residents and businesses that use electricity
- Power companies and utility providers that generate and sell electricity
- Clean energy companies and renewable energy developers
- Workers in fossil fuel industries who may need job transitions
What can you do?
- Contact your state legislators to voice support for or concerns about the clean energy transition
- Consider switching to renewable energy options if your utility offers them
- Learn about and support local renewable energy projects in your community
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced in New Jersey Senate
In the press
New Jersey is moving forward with legislation to establish a 100% clean electricity standard, with efforts focused on passing the law and locking in a 2035 target date for the transition. Coverage indicates the state is pursuing an aggressive clean-energy goal through this legislative push.
- NJ Spotlight NewsFinal push on to pass NJ’s 100% clean energy law
- NJ Spotlight NewsCan Murphy lock in goal of 100% clean energy for 2035?
- NJ Spotlight NewsNJ to push ahead with aggressive clean-energy goal?
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No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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