Bill Will Help Promote Growth of Alternative Energy Production in New Jersey
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) that will make it easier for both homeowners and businesses to install clean-energy producing solar panels was signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.
“Most people don’t realize that New Jersey is one of the largest and fastest growing solar energy producers in the country,” said Beck. “While there is a growing demand from homeowners, farmers and the business community to install solar panels on their properties, many have found a patchwork of conflicting laws and regulations that have prevented clean energy installations. This legislation removes a major obstacle that has prevented our state’s growth in solar energy.”
Municipalities and environmental regulators have been inconsistent in their determination of how ground-level solar panel arrays should be considered for zoning purposes and compliance with environmental regulations, with some designating the structures as impervious surfaces. This designation has prevented some proposed solar energy installations from being built.
The legislation, S-921, specifically exempts solar panel installations from being considered an impervious surface cover.
“This legislation will ensure that solar panels are considered in a uniform manner for zoning and environmental purposes, which will eliminate confusion and speed the adoption of clean energy in New Jersey,” said Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-12), a co-sponsor of the legislation.
“There’s no reason the Garden State cannot become the biggest producer of clean solar energy in the nation,” added Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (R-12).
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