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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Jan 13, 2026
Give Local Governments Control Over Offshore Wind Projects
Official title: A2707 — "Restore Local Offshore Wind Control Act"; prohibits construction of certain offshore wind project infrastructure without local governmental approval.
What is this?
This bill would require offshore wind energy companies to get approval from local governments before building certain parts of their projects near New Jersey's coast. Right now, some offshore wind projects can be built without local permission. This bill would give towns and cities more say in whether these projects happen in their areas.
Who does this affect?
- •Coastal communities and local governments in New Jersey
- •Offshore wind energy companies building projects near NJ
- •New Jersey residents who use electricity from offshore wind farms
- •Fishing communities and maritime industries near proposed wind sites
What can you do?
1.Contact your local mayor and town council to share your views on offshore wind projects
2.Attend public hearings about offshore wind development in your area
3.Reach out to your state assembly representative to express your position on local control of energy projects
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced and sent to Assembly committee
What this means for you
This bill would give towns and cities more say in whether these projects happen in their areas.