Requires establishment of automated platform to expedite construction code approval of applications to install residential solar energy systems.
Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.
Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.
RES AUTOMATED SOLAR PLATFORM
RES AUTOMATED SOLAR PLATFORM
Establishes incentive program for installation of energy storage systems.
Local governments requirement to establish residential instant solar permitting platforms
Residential solar energy systems: permitting.
Specifies that prior SADC approval is not required in order to authorize construction, installation, or operation of biomass, solar, or wind energy generating facilities, structures, or equipment on farmland preservation exception areas.
Local governments required to establish residential instant solar permitting platforms, and report required.