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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Mar 12, 2026
Allowing Multi-Purpose Solar Farms to Join Community Solar Programs
Official title: S3939 — Permits dual-use solar facilities to participate in community solar program.
What is this?
This bill allows solar facilities that serve dual purposes (like providing shade while generating power) to participate in New Jersey's community solar program. Community solar lets people share the benefits of solar energy even if they can't put panels on their own roofs. This change makes it easier for more types of solar projects to help communities get clean energy.
Who does this affect?
- •People without roofs suitable for solar panels who want clean energy benefits
- •Farmers and property owners with dual-use solar installations (like solar panels over parking lots or farmland)
- •Communities looking to develop solar projects together
- •Solar energy companies expanding their community solar programs
What can you do?
1.Ask your local government if new community solar projects are coming to your area that you could join
2.Contact your state legislator to express support for expanding solar access in your community
3.Learn more about existing community solar programs you might be able to join at nj.gov
Timeline
- 2026-03-12: Bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate
What this means for you
This change makes it easier for more types of solar projects to help communities get clean energy.