S 247 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes new position of Clean Energy Advocate in BPU to facilitate coordination and cooperation among various State agencies in association with implementation of interagency clean energy projects.

S 247 creates a new full-time position of Clean Energy Advocate within New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The Advocate serves as a central point of contact to coordinate and resolve disputes between multiple state agencies working on shared clean energy projects (like solar installations or grid upgrades). The role requires expertise in clean energy policy and mediation skills, with the Advocate submitting annual public reports on project progress and unresolved issues. This position directly affects state agencies implementing interagency clean energy initiatives, aiming to streamline their collaboration toward New Jersey's de-carbonization goals.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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