A 546 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.

This bill requires New Jersey municipalities, public utilities, and the State to install or replace street lights with LED technology when new installations occur or bulbs burn out. It mandates that all such installations must meet minimum illuminance standards while prioritizing energy conservation, reduced glare, minimized light pollution, and preservation of natural night environments. Limited exemptions apply for temporary emergency use, safety concerns, historic properties, or federal conflicts. The law affects all public street lighting systems across the state, with public utilities allowed to recover costs through existing societal benefits charges.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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