Exempts solar energy systems from building fees.

This bill exempts the installation or alteration of solar energy systems from building fees and charges in New Jersey, directly affecting homeowners, businesses, and installers who would otherwise pay for construction permits or plan reviews. It updates a 1985 law by replacing outdated references to expired property tax exemption rules with current standards from 2008, ensuring solar systems certified as renewable energy assets qualify for the fee exemption. The key provision removes all municipal, state, and agency fees - including surcharges - for solar installations meeting eligibility criteria under existing property tax law. This change aims to lower upfront costs for solar adoption without altering property tax rules, making renewable energy systems more accessible across the state.