Prohibits adoption of any State rule or regulation mandating electric heating or water heating systems in buildings prior to issuance of DCA report.

This bill (S 2014) temporarily prohibits New Jersey state agencies from requiring electric heating or water heating systems as the sole or primary option for buildings (including homes and businesses) until the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) completes a required report. The DCA must hold six public hearings across the state within 18 months to gather input on costs, impacts on ratepayers, environmental effects, and workforce considerations. The report, due within 24 months, will evaluate factors like retrofitting expenses, greenhouse gas reduction potential, and effects on low-income households before the prohibition lifts. The bill does not block voluntary incentives for electric systems or private choices to use them.