Allow Battery Storage Equipment Without Zoning Barriers
Official: A 3911 — Establishes limits on zoning restrictions for certain electric battery storage equipment installation.
Reading: Removing zoning restrictions on battery storage equipment enables faster deployment of energy storage infrastructure, which advances renewable energy integration and grid resilience.
This bill aims to remove those local barriers so battery storage can be deployed more easily across New Jersey.
In clear language
This bill would prevent local zoning rules from blocking the installation of electric battery storage equipment. Battery storage systems help store clean energy and support the electrical grid, but some towns have zoning laws that make them hard or impossible to install. This bill aims to remove those local barriers so battery storage can be deployed more easily across New Jersey.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Homeowners and businesses wanting to install battery storage systems for solar panels or backup power
- Local governments and zoning boards that currently regulate where battery storage can be placed
- Electric utilities and clean energy companies that develop battery storage projects
- New Jersey residents who may benefit from a more resilient electrical grid
What can you do?
- Contact your state representative or senator to express support for or concerns about the bill
- Learn about battery storage options available in your area and whether zoning currently restricts them
- Reach out to your local zoning board to understand current restrictions on energy storage equipment
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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